Aug 18, 2026 - News

Wu, ICE clash over most Boston issue ever: parking

Mike Deehan

Photo illustration of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu with lines radiating from her. — Photo Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. Photo: Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wants to identify and dissuade private property owners who responded to an ICE request to lease 249 parking spaces in the city.

Why it matters: Wu's goal is to stop federal immigration authorities from expanding operations in Boston.

She's citing safety concerns following recent high-profile ICE enforcement actions across New England.

State of play: Wu plans to file a Freedom of Information Act request to discover which local property owners offered space to the agency.

The other side: ICE in Mass. sharply criticized Wu on social media, highlighting the recent arrest of an unauthorized immigrant facing child rape charges to defend its enforcement mission.

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