Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is set to testify before Congress, addressing questions about the city's sanctuary city policies. Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Amy Carnevale anticipates Wu will highlight Boston's safety record compared to cities like New York, Denver, and Chicago, also under congressional review. However, Carnevale argues that even one violent crime is too many, pointing to instances involving undocumented immigrants and asserting that sanctuary policies attract more criminal elements, compromising resident safety.

The Boston Trust Act, while allowing police collaboration with ICE on specific crimes like human trafficking and drug trafficking, prohibits inquiries about immigration status and sharing information with ICE. Wu defends the city's stance, emphasizing compliance with laws that grant local authorities jurisdiction over local crimes and asserting that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility.

Jon Fetherston, a former Massachusetts migrant shelter director, expressed concerns about crime and human trafficking linked to migrant facilities, citing frustration among residents and surrounding communities. He described shelters as chaotic environments plagued by various issues, including sex crimes, fraud, and inadequate housing. Fetherston highlighted a case involving a Haitian migrant accused of impregnating his teenage daughter while residing in a government-funded shelter.

Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Josh Kraft, while condemning Trump's immigration policies, supports the Trust Act and opposes ICE raids targeting non-criminal undocumented immigrants. A DHS spokesperson countered that the revised directive empowers law enforcement to apprehend criminal aliens, preventing them from evading arrest in sensitive locations.

Financial implications of the migrant situation are also a concern. MassGOP reported over $1 billion spent on migrant housing, criticizing the lack of transparency. Wu's trip to Congress is estimated to cost $650,000 in preparation expenses. An anonymous organizer of an online campaign against Wu, "Bostonians Against Mayor Wu," claims growing discontent among residents regarding the city's sanctuary policies and their associated costs and safety implications.