Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will address Congress on sanctuary city policies, reaffirming Boston’s status and refusal to assist federal deportations. Critics, including former Massachusetts migrant shelter director Jon Fetherston and MassGOP chair Amy Carnevale, express concerns about crime and safety, contrasting Wu’s approach with that of potential successor Josh Kraft. The Trust Act allows Boston police to collaborate with ICE on specific crimes while maintaining a hands-off approach to immigration enforcement, sparking debate over public safety and migrant shelter conditions.
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Read the Supreme Court’s Decision on Transgender Care for Minors
In her dissent in United States v. Skmetti, Justice Sotomayor argues that transgender individuals face discrimination and lack political power to advocate for their rights, contrasting their situation with that of other marginalized groups. She emphasizes that laws reflecting irrational prejudice against transgender persons must be struck down, regardless of whether they are classified as a suspect class. Need More Context? 🔎
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