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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused federal immigration agents of conducting “unconstitutional” operations in the city and ordered the public release of surveillance and body camera footage tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. She said the move is aimed at holding federal agents accountable for alleged acts of violence.
Wu and other Massachusetts officials held a joint news conference Thursday in the blue city, slamming the Trump administration’s federal immigration enforcement and pointing specifically to ICE activity in various communities.
“They are trying to do with federal agents what they have failed to do with canceled grants, sham investigations and the National Guard,” Wu said. “If we experience the kind of unlawful and unconstitutional invasion we’ve all seen in other parts of the country, then Boston will see the [Trump] administration in court again.”
The Democrat mayor said she signed an executive order Thursday morning aimed at holding federal officials accountable, directing city departments to protect residents and respond to any violence, property damage or criminal conduct related to immigration enforcement.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ordered the release of ICE body camera and surveillance footage, accusing federal agents of unconstitutional actions and pledging transparency and accountability. (Getty Images)
Wu said the order makes clear that city first responders will prioritize de-escalation and public safety during federal immigration operations.
“While the federal government hides behind masks, we will be transparent,” she said. “This order directs city departments to release surveillance and body-worn camera footage of violence or property damage by federal agents, in accordance with state law.
“This order also doubles down on our dedication to use city resources to keep our…
