Mayor Wu defends Boston's immigrant safety and collaboration

Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston has responded to a video released by Homeland Security that criticized her handling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city. She stated that the idea that cities with more immigrants are less safe is "not true." Wu's comments came after Homeland Security questioned if she believed that illegal immigrants are above the law. The federal criticism follows Wu's testimony before a congressional committee about sanctuary city policies. Recently, ICE raids have been reported in various neighborhoods of Boston, including East Boston and Chelsea. Wu defended her city, claiming it is one of the safest major cities in the U.S. and affirmed that Boston collaborates closely with federal authorities. During her recent State of the City address, Wu vowed that no outside authorities could dictate how Boston manages its affairs. She reiterated her commitment to public safety during an interview, stating that local law enforcement works cooperatively with federal operations. Joshua Kraft, who plans to run against Wu in the upcoming election, criticized her and mentioned that what he sees as the actions of the Trump administration are shameful. Kraft emphasized that he does not support Trump's character or decision-making.