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September 9

Mayor of sanctuary city advances to November election amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic mayor Michelle Wu advances to Boston's November election amid ICE operation targeting Massachusetts and ongoing sanctuary policy disputes.

September 9

Father of 3 shot dead confronting suspected graffiti vandal, weeks before wedding: officials

A father of three who was scheduled to get married later this month was fatally shot after confronting a man he accused of spray-painting graffiti.

September 9

Massive ICE operation in blue city racks up rape and drug trafficking arrests: 'Harbor criminals'

Boston becomes focus of Trump administration deportation efforts as ICE clashes with Mayor Michelle Wu over sanctuary policies ahead of preliminary mayoral elections.

September 9

Voters in sanctuary city make decision on mayor amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu defends Boston Trust Act against federal immigration enforcement during Tuesday's preliminary mayoral election.

September 6

DC police release name of third suspect in Capitol Hill intern murder, offer $50K reward

Police offer $50,000 reward for information on Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, wanted for the fatal shooting of a Capitol Hill intern in Washington D.C.

September 6

Fewer Harvard faculty members identifying as liberal, although staff still strongly left-leaning: Survey

A new Harvard Crimson survey showed the Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains overwhelmingly liberal, but is still trending in a less progressive direction in recent years.

September 5

Christian foster families fight back against Massachusetts transgender mandate

Two Christian families face losing foster care licenses in Massachusetts after refusing to sign agreements affirming children's gender identity transitions.

September 4

DOJ sues Mayor Wu over immigration policies: Boston 'among the worst sanctuary offenders'

The Department of Justice sued Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's police commissioner, alleging their policies shield illegal immigrants from ICE.

September 3

FBI, police investigating after suspected armed person seen in video near University of Massachusetts Lowell

FBI Boston and state police responded to a social media video appearing to show an armed person near the UMass Lowell campus, increasing police activity in area.

August 30

Boston whistleblower warns of migrant crime spillover as Trump’s crackdown looms

As Democratic leaders triple down on resistance against federal intervention, a migrant shelter whistleblower is sounding the alarm about an increase in crime.