A federal judge ruled late Friday night that the Trump administration cannot cut off funding to 34 cities and counties, including Boston, due to “sanctuary” policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts. Mayor Wu says Boston will not back down amid DOJ sanctuary policies ultimatum

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defying the Trump administration’s demand that sanctuary cities comply with federal immigration enforcement, declaring the city “will not back down” despite threats of funding cuts and lawsuits.

One executive order issued by Trump directs officials to withhold federal money from sanctuary jurisdictions. The cities and counties that sued said billions of dollars were at risk.