Michael Cox says that he won't enforce ICE detainers and that in Boston

In a statement that has ignited alarm among conservative patriots, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox has made it clear that his department has no intention of cooperating with civil detainer requests from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During a recent interview, Cox claimed that local and state laws in Massachusetts tie his hands, restricting his authority to enforce federal immigration law. This stance, reflective of radical leftist resistance, is a direct affront to the national security agenda championed by President Donald Trump, who has pledged a massive deportation of illegal immigrants to protect American families.

Cox excused his position by noting that the Boston Police Department operates under “pretty defined rules” set by state law and the city’s ordinance, known as the “Trust Act.” This edict, passed in 2014 and strengthened in later years, prohibits local police from detaining individuals based solely on ICE requests unless a criminal warrant exists. “We don’t have authority to enforce federal immigration law,” Cox emphasized, insisting that his priority is maintaining community trust, regardless of residents’ immigration status. For conservatives, this is nothing more than a pretext to shield illegal criminals under the guise of “community safety,” while ignoring the danger they pose to law-abiding citizens.

Cox’s position comes at a critical juncture, as the Trump administration, backed by Border Czar Tom Homan, intensifies efforts to eradicate illegal immigration and associated crimes like fentanyl trafficking and gang violence. Boston, a self-proclaimed “sanctuary” city under Mayor Michelle Wu’s leadership, appears determined to defy these federal policies. Cox stated that his department will focus on distinguishing between victims and perpetrators, regardless of immigration status, saying, “We don’t care about your immigration status.” This declaration is an insult to patriots who see illegal immigration as a direct threat to U.S. sovereignty and security, especially when ICE has documented cases of dangerous offenders released due to policies like Boston’s.

From Gateway Hispanic, we view this rejection of ICE detainers as an act of insubordination that endangers Americans and legal Hispanic communities who support law and order. While Cox claims he’s complying with local laws, he disregards the mandate of the American people who elected Trump to restore border security. The discrepancy between the 15 detainer requests Cox admits receiving in 2024 and the 198 reported by ICE underscores either deliberate administrative chaos or a blatant refusal to cooperate.

Conservatives demand answers: How many criminals have been released onto Boston’s streets because of this policy? How many more victims must suffer before local authorities wake up?

Michael Cox and Mayor Wu may hide behind state laws, but the American people won’t forget this betrayal of the nation’s core values. With Trump in power and an administration committed to enforcing the law, Boston could face severe consequences, such as federal funding cuts or direct interventions. Hispanic patriots and all who believe in a safe, sovereign nation must raise their voices against this leftist resistance. Follow our coverage on Gateway Hispanic to stay updated on this fight for justice and national security.