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Boston police ignored 100% of ICE detainer requests in 2025, citing sanctuary law
- Boston Police reportedly rejected all 57 ICE detainer requests in 2025 due to sanctuary laws.
- Cox said the department remains committed to the Boston Trust Act and state law.
- The 57 detainer requests mark a sharp increase from 2024 levels.
- Boston affirms it will not detain individuals solely on ICE detainer requests.
- The Boston Trust Act and state law guide the department's cooperation with federal authorities.
- The report notes ongoing legal and political tensions over sanctuary policies.
- ICE typically uses detainers to coordinate transfer for removal proceedings.
- Cox provided the detainer dates and how each was received by the BPD.
- The article references related statements from Boston officials and media.
- ICE detainers were not tied to specific crimes in the released letter.
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