Trump border czar criticizes Boston's immigration policies

Tom Homan, the border czar under former President Donald Trump, visited Boston recently while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted an operation that led to the arrest of 370 people. This operation was part of a broader effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DEA. Homan criticized Boston’s immigration policies and local leaders during his visit. He highlighted that over 205 of those arrested had serious criminal charges. His comments followed a previous speech where he took aim at Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox for refusing to assist ICE. Homan stated he would confront Boston's response to immigration enforcement directly. His visit comes after a contentious debate over local law enforcement’s role in immigration issues. Massachusetts law, guided by a 2017 Supreme Judicial Court ruling, prevents local authorities from holding someone just for immigration violations. This legal backdrop offers context to the city's "Trust Act," which limits cooperation with ICE on civil warrants. Homan's remarks also targeted Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, criticizing her for not supporting the mass deportation policies of the Trump administration. Boston's City Council has reaffirmed its immigration stance in recent years, stressing local priorities in handling immigration matters.