Mayor Michelle Wu is planning to defend Boston’s public safety record in response to a Department of Justice letter that put the city on notice that it would face consequences if it failed to take

Wu blasted a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi renewing the Trump administration’s demand that Boston end policies the president views as impeding federal immigration enforcement efforts.

In a letter responding to Bondi's threats to withhold federal funding from alleged "sanctuary" locations, Wu said Boston law enforcement routinely cooperates with federal authorities on criminal matters.

Mayors and governors warn of constitutional overreach, and state attorneys general filed a legal challenge in response to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s letter threatening funding cuts and criminal charges.

Mayor Michelle Wu’s office announced she will be joined by other elected officials and local leaders for the event.

Last week, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said she sent “demand letters” to Boston and 31 other cities and states that she alleges limit police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

With Mayor Michelle Wu refusing to abandon "sanctuary" policies, the Trump administration may attempt to halt more funding for Boston. The post Boston well positioned to fight back on potential federal funding cuts,