Sanctuary City

Massachusetts City Defies ICE, Warns of Agents at Bus Stops

Worcester Public Schools (WPS) has instructed bus drivers to keep students on board if immigration agents are present at bus stops, following a Trump administration announcement permitting federal agencies to make arrests at schools and other locations. WPS affirms it will not cooperate with ICE and will bar agents from school facilities without a warrant. Teachers express concern for students’ safety and well-being amidst these heightened fears. Governor Healey stated that Massachusetts will assist with the investigation and prosecution of those who commit crimes but will not participate in the crackdown targeting undocumented immigrants without criminal accusations.

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LA Declares Sanctuary City Amidst Fears of Trump-Era Mass Deportations

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a sanctuary city ordinance, codifying existing protections for immigrants by prohibiting city resources from being used for immigration enforcement and preventing information sharing with federal authorities. This measure, supported by Mayor Bass, aims to protect immigrant communities and ensure they can safely report crimes without fear of deportation. While the city already largely avoids cooperation with federal immigration authorities, the ordinance formally enshrines these protections into law, mirroring similar state-level legislation in California. The ordinance’s passage comes in anticipation of potential increased immigration enforcement under the current administration.

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