Somerville’s Resolution: Upholding Sanctuary City Status Against Federal Pressure
Shortly after Donald Trump’s presidential re-election in November 2024, the City Council of Somerville passed a resolution reaffirming its 2019 “Welcoming Community Ordinance,” which designates the area as a sanctuary city. The Trump administration has since threatened to withdraw federal funding from cities and states that classify themselves as sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants. The threat […]