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Michelle Wu: “A city that is scared is not a city that is safe.”

On the recordMarch 4, 2025
A city that is scared is not a city that is safe.
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Michelle Wu
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Wu defends sanctuary city policies during congressional testimony.

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