Boston Mayor Wu and AZ Gov. Hobbs vow to block deportations, protecting illegal immigrants.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs are making waves for refusing to cooperate with federal deportation initiatives. Wu has stated she will not assist with deportations and will continue to protect undocumented residents in Boston. Hobbs, aligning with Wu’s stance, vows to block Trump’s mass deportation program in Arizona.

This growing trend of resistance to federal immigration policies is not limited to Boston or Arizona. Major cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and New York have also adopted measures to shield immigrants from deportation. These local governments are implementing policies that limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including not sharing information or detaining individuals for ICE.

Their actions are fueled by concerns about the negative impacts of mass deportations on immigrant communities, creating a safer, more inclusive environment. Local leaders argue that collaborating with deportations undermines community trust and public safety, making it harder for immigrants to feel secure.

Despite these local stances, the Trump administration is expected to press forward with its immigration policies, especially in regions where voters have strongly supported border security measures. The clash between local and federal authorities on immigration is only set to intensify, with many questioning how far local governments can push back against federal mandates.

Cool story bro, but Tom Homan has a message for you, Mayor Who?: pic.twitter.com/lItNujnefr

— Liberacrat™️ (@Liberacrat) November 18, 2024

🚨 #BREAKING: Democrat AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs says she will NOT allow Trump to carry out his mass deportation program in the state

Katie’s in for a rude awakening 🤣

Arizonans OVERWHELMINGLY voted for border security and deportations, and Trump WILL carry out this mandate, whether… pic.twitter.com/g5KjRh0F24

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 18, 2024