City Council affirms support for bills that protect immigrants facing deportation
Briefly

During a recent City Council meeting, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before Congress on immigration policies, coinciding with Council's unanimous approval of resolutions to support immigrant rights. This includes backing legislation like the Safe Communities Act, aimed at protecting immigrants from local enforcement questioning. Notably, Councilor Julia Mejia urged her peers to show their commitment to immigrant communities through political action. The resolutions reflect Boston’s ongoing commitment to sanctuary policies amidst a national debate on immigration enforcement.
Councilor Julia Mejia emphasized the urgency of supporting the immigrant community by stating, 'This moment is calling for bold political courage and for political integrity...'
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