Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said federal immigration authorities plan to “flood” Boston in response to Mayor Michelle Wu’s refusal to dismantle the city’s sanctuary protections, as ordered by

Places considered neutral spaces by immigrants such as schools, hospitals and emergency management agencies are now suspect, and agreements by local law enforcement to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement make them more vulnerable, choosing between physical safety or avoiding detention.

ICE arrests several illegal immigrants in Massachusetts communities including Boston area on charges involving rape and sexual assault of minors

The attorney general is threatening criminal prosecutions of officials who refuse to cooperate with federal authorities, but "sanctuary" leaders aren’t backing down.