September 7, 2025
ICE launches Operation Patriot 2.0 in Massachusetts, targeting sanctuary policies
Boston becomes testing ground for Trump's expanded deportation machine
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ICE's Operation Patriot in May 2025 produced 1,461 arrests across Massachusetts, according to ICE's Jun. 2, 2025 release.
DHS and ICE say Patriot 2.0 began in early Sep. 2025; DHS reported the operation 'launched on Sep. 6, 2025.'.
ICE and local reporters disagree on criminal-history shares for the May arrests. ICE said 790 had criminal charges or convictions. Local reporting found different breakdowns, including reporting that 17% had convictions and 46% had no record. Do not cite a 73% 'no convictions' figure without a primary source.
The Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Boston and the Trust Act on Sep. 4, 2025, asking a federal court to enjoin the ordinance. The suit cites Supremacy Clause concerns.
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True or False: Operation Patriot 2.0 uses the same saturation tactics that resulted in 1,500 arrests in May.
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What did Mayor Michelle Wu say about Boston response to DOJ lawsuit?
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True or False: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said he would "flood" Boston with agents.
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How did Attorney General Pam Bondi describe Boston in relation to sanctuary policies?
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What did DHS officials threaten regarding Boston non-compliance?
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Todd Lyons
Acting ICE Director
Michelle Wu
Mayor of Boston
Kristi L. Noem
Secretary of Homeland Security
Kimberly Milka
FBI Boston acting Special Agent in Charge
Matthew O'Brien
Diplomatic Security Service Boston Special Agent in Charge
Maura Healey
Governor of Massachusetts