Mayors Wu, Johnson, Adams, Johnston to Testify on Sanctuary Policies in Congress

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, along with mayors from Chicago, Denver, and New York, is set to testify before Congress regarding their cities' sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The hearing comes amid a renewed push from Republicans, including President Trump, to challenge these policies, which they argue compromise public safety. Advocates of sanctuary policies contend that such cooperation discourages victims of crime from coming forward and that their cities aim to be welcoming to immigrants. Courts have consistently upheld the legality of these laws, despite ongoing legal challenges from the Trump administration. Wu has prepared thoroughly for the hearing, expecting tough questions from Republican lawmakers who claim these policies endanger American lives. She emphasizes that Boston's police do not inquire about immigration status while maintaining certain collaborations with federal law enforcement for public safety issues.