Mon Feb 24 12:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Boston Mayor Defends Police Commissioner Amidst ICE Criticism
**BOSTON, MA** – Boston Mayor Michelle Wu today vehemently defended Police Commissioner Michael Cox against criticism levied by former Trump administration official Tom Homan. Homan had accused Cox of insufficient cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Mayor Wu, speaking at a Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration, characterized Homan’s remarks as “insulting.” She highlighted Boston’s historically low crime rate as evidence of the Police Department’s effectiveness under Commissioner Cox’s leadership. No further details regarding the nature of the alleged lack of cooperation were provided by either the Mayor or Commissioner Cox. The news conference follows a joint appearance by the Mayor and Commissioner on Thursday, April 13th, where they addressed public safety concerns related to the upcoming Boston Marathon.
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