Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (D) held a rally on Tuesday to make it clear that she will not be helping the federal government carry out mass deportations in her city as the Trump administration threatens to cut off funding if Boston does not comply.
Wu said the city received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice “threatening to prosecute city officials and withhold federal funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.” Wu accused the Trump administration of causing “fear and harm” to people across the country by enforcing immigration laws.
‘The lives of Americans is no joking matter.’
While stating that the threats are “serious,” Wu added, “Silence in the face of oppression is not an option!”
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Wu also revealed that she was asked to give
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