The United States of America v. City of Boston et al

  1. May 28, 2026

    Boston Defeats Feds' Challenge To Sanctuary Policies

    A Massachusetts federal judge tossed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Boston over the city's policies limiting cooperation with immigration agents on Thursday, continuing the government's winless streak in such cases nationwide.

  2. May 13, 2026

    Feds' Sanctuary City Suit Against Boston Scrutinized

    A Massachusetts federal judge appeared poised Wednesday to throw out a Trump administration lawsuit against the city of Boston over its "sanctuary city" policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.

  3. January 07, 2026

    Trump Admin Asks Judge Not To Toss Boston Sanctuary Suit

    The Trump administration on Wednesday urged a judge not to dismiss its lawsuit against the city of Boston over its sanctuary immigration policies, saying the ordinance at issue is preempted by federal law.

  4. November 24, 2025

    Mass. AG Defends Boston's Sanctuary City Immigration Policy

    Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell on Monday argued that a Trump administration suit targeting Boston over its sanctuary policies should be tossed since the ordinance is in line with federal law and promotes the safety and well-being of all residents.

  5. September 04, 2025

    Trump's DOJ Sets Sights On Boston's Sanctuary City Status

    The U.S. Department of Justice Thursday sued the city of Boston, its mayor, police commissioner and police department over the city's sanctuary laws, claiming that the city is illegally impeding the federal government from enforcing immigration laws.