Waltham Officials Pledge Support for Latino Families

WALTHAM, MA – In the immediate aftermath of President Trump's immigration executive orders – particularly the travel ban and withholding of federal funds from "sanctuary cities" – many in Waltham called on the city's officials to take a firm stance in support of protecting immigrants.

A petition from advocacy group Progressive Waltham began circulating early last week calling for a joint statement by Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy and the Waltham City Council, and some advocates have posed becoming a "sanctuary city."

Last weekend, the community held a meeting to address immigration concerns with parents and families. Several prominent officials, including city councilors, the mayor and representatives of the police department, spoke in solidarity with immigrant families.

Watch the statements below, via Waltham Newswatch:

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