ICE Chief Vows To Flood Boston With Agents Amid Sanctuary Standoff; Whistleblower Warns Of Crime Spillover

A former Massachusetts migrant-shelter director alleges rising crime after the state closed hotel shelters, while Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons threatens to “flood” Boston with agents amid a sanctuary-policy standoff with Mayor Michelle Wu and Gov. Maura Healey. Local leaders dispute the claims and defend Boston’s safety. The story fits a broader federal escalation targeting sanctuary jurisdictions.