A recent statement by Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has led to a response from Boston City Councilwoman, Julia Mejia. Homan voiced a promise at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) to “bring hell” to sanctuary cities. In response, Mejia declared that the people of Boston “don’t scare easy”.
At the CPAC, Homan had detailed plans to target cities which grant protection to undocumented immigrants. While elaborating on his strategy, he specifically mentioned Boston among the cities that should expect a crackdown. This menacing declaration spurred the reaction from Councilwoman Mejia.
Mejia took to Twitter to voice the resilience of Boston, retorting to Homan’s threat by stating, “We don’t scare easy. We’re Boston Strong.” She further encouraged her city’s residents, saying, “Don’t let anyone or anything dim your light. We’ve got work to do.”
The standoff between Homan and Mejia underscores an increasingly tense political climate surrounding immigration policy and the role of sanctuary cities in the United States. This discourse forms part of the wider conversation taking place nationally, as different cities and individuals express their positions on this contentious subject.
As the issue continues to garner attention, it remains to be seen how parties on both sides will respond to Homan’s sanctuarily promise. Meanwhile, Boston City Councilwoman, Mejia, continues to affirm her city’s resilience in the face of such intimidating rhetoric.
Last modified: February 24, 2025
