‘Sanctuary City’ Mayors Vow to Defy Trump’s Immigration Order
Martin J. Walsh, Boston: “To
anyone who feels threatened today, or vulnerable, you are safe in
Boston. We will do everything
lawful in our powerful to protect you. If necessary, we will use City
Hall itself to shelter and protect anyone who’s targeted unjustly. They
can use my office, they can use any office in this building. They’ll be able to use this building as a safe space.”Bill de Blasio, New York: “We’re going to defend all of our people regardless of where they come from, regardless of their immigration status.”
Rahm Emanuel, Chicago: “I want to be clear: We’re going to stay a sanctuary city. There is no
stranger among us. Whether you’re from Poland or Pakistan, whether
you’re from Ireland or India or Israel and whether you’re from Mexico or
Moldova, where my grandfather came from, you are welcome in Chicago as
you pursue the American dream.”Ed Lee, San Francisco, with Sam Liccardo (San Jose) and Libby Schaaf (Oakland): “We will not give in to threats, or political grandstanding. Together, the Bay Area will stay true to our values of
inclusiveness, compassion and equality, and united against any and all
efforts to divide our residents, our cities, and our country.”Joseph Curtatone of Somerville, MA: “People are questioning whether our leaders still desire to maintain a diverse and tolerant society. The message I want to send to those whose confidence has been shaken in this city is this: our city, Somerville, Massachusetts, will not waver. … Somerville will stand with you regardless of your race, creed, color, gender, nationality, legal status, religion, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. And Somerville, let me be clear, will remain a sanctuary city. We will not turn our back on our neighbors. Our diversity is our strength.”
Don’t forget Pittsburgh!!
Our mayor has also released a statement.he even ended with a mr. rogers quote
“The world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are worthwhile.” – Mister Rogers (Pittsburgh, PA)