Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Criticizes Boston Police Commissioner Over Immigration Policies

Homan's remarks at CPAC target Michael Cox and Boston's sanctuary city policies, drawing backlash and highlighting tensions over federal and local immigration enforcement.

• Tom Homan, White House border czar, accused Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox of prioritizing politics over law enforcement during a speech at CPAC.
• Homan criticized Boston's sanctuary city policies, pledging to bring 'hell' to the city and targeting Cox for adhering to Massachusetts' legal restrictions on ICE detainers.
• Cox defended the Boston Police Department's compliance with state law, which prohibits holding individuals solely on federal civil immigration detainers without a warrant.
• Homan's rhetoric reflects his evolution from a civil servant under the Obama administration to a prominent Trump ally advocating aggressive immigration enforcement.
• Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is set to testify before Congress on the city's immigration policies, with local faith leaders voicing support for her stance against Homan's criticisms.

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