Another major blue city reaffirms its commitment to impede Trump's mass deportation plan.

This week, the Boston City Council unanimously passed a measure to intensify efforts to hinder President-elect Trump's plans for mass deportations.

As we prepare for the impact of a second Trump presidency, Boston council member Gabriela Coletta stated that the measure is crucial, according to the Boston Herald.

The "Trust Act" was initially enacted in 2014 and underwent modifications during Trump's first term in 2019.

The measure aims to safeguard immigrant populations from unjust treatment and limits the Boston Police Department's collaboration with ICE. Additionally, it prohibits the police from detaining migrants for deportation purposes unless there is a valid criminal warrant.

The council's resolution asserts that mass deportation proposals pose a direct threat to Boston's immigrant families and communities.

"The City of Boston must reaffirm its support for the Boston Trust Act to safeguard its immigrant residents in the face of changing federal leadership. The resolution also states that the city will continue to monitor and respond to federal immigration policies that may affect its residents, while upholding its commitment to protect immigrant communities from unjust enforcement actions and to maintain the Trust Act. The city recognizes that protecting the rights and dignity of all residents, regardless of immigration status, is crucial for a safe and inclusive city."

On Wednesday, the Boston Globe reported that all 13 council members voted to renew the Trust Act.

As the national climate becomes increasingly hostile towards immigrant communities, we must reaffirm our identity as a city, according to Council President Ruthzee Louijeune.

"Boston, a city built on diverse communities, remains committed to protecting the rights and dignity of all its residents, regardless of status."

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a Democrat, has pledged that the city will not collaborate with Trump and his incoming border czar Tom Homan's plans for mass deportations.

"During a local news interview, Wu stated that the federal government is responsible for certain actions, and no individual city can reverse or override some parts of that. However, cities can take steps to ensure the safety of their residents and not cooperate with efforts that threaten the safety of everyone by causing widespread fear and having a large-scale economic impact."

Several illegal immigrants who have been charged with crimes, including child sex offenses, have been released back onto the streets in the Boston area after being arrested by ICE.

In November, ICE reported that it had captured a Colombian illegal immigrant who had been charged with enticing a child under 16, distributing obscene material, and lascivious posing and exhibiting a child in the nude. Despite ICE filing a detainer against him, it was disregarded, according to the agency.

Gov. Maura Healey of Massachusetts has stated that she is ready to employ "every tool in the toolbox" to safeguard her residents and that state police will not assist Trump in the mass deportations operation.

Numerous other Democratic leaders have also vowed opposition to Trump's deportation plans, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston.

Homan and Johnston had a disagreement after Johnston made a statement about blocking ICE officials and predicting a "Tiananmen Square moment."

Homan has advised resisters to "move out of the way" and has stated that he is "not afraid" to imprison those who illegally hinder ICE enforcement.