Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued an executive order Feb. 5 set to “protect Bostonians from unconstitutional and violent federal operations” in the midst of ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement conflict.
The order created a list of guidelines for city officials and law enforcement to follow, including the right of the Boston Police Department to investigate potential crimes committed in Boston by federal officials. It gathered public support from officials in Cambridge, Somerville and other towns across the area, as well as UMass Boston chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco.
“In this moment of national crisis, the City of Boston shall continue to prioritize public safety, including protecting residents from violence and ensuring accountability for all those who perpetrate it,” the order states…