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Sep 4, 2025 DOJ sued Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu over sanctuary city laws Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
A federal lawsuit against a local sanctuary policy tests the allocation of immigration enforcement authority between federal and local governments.
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- Department of Justice sues Boston and Mayor Wu over sanctuary city policies — The Department of Justice, through its Civil Division, filed a lawsuit against the City of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu, and the Boston Police Department, alleging that Boston's sanctuary city laws interfere with federal immigration enforcement. Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated that Boston's policies result in the release of individuals convicted of serious crimes who would otherwise face removal. The lawsuit is part of a broader DOJ initiative announced on Bondi's first day in office to identify and litigate against state and local sanctuary policies nationwide.
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Week 33 – 2025-08-30–2025-09-05
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