Boston is a Sanctuary City and does not work with ICE.

Boston’s Democrat mayor Michelle Wu stated in an interview with Boston.com on Sunday that Boston will not cooperate with the looming deportation operations of the incoming Trump Administration — even though the region is seeing a number illegal immigrants released with criminal charges.

Wu was interviewed by WCVB and asked about Trump’s plans for a massive deportation when he takes office in January. He was also asked what Boston will do in response.

She said: “Elections are important, and the federal governments is responsible for certain actions. Cities, or any individual city, cannot reverse some of those,” she added. “But we can make sure we do our part in protecting our residents, and that we don’t cooperate with efforts that threaten everyone’s safety by creating widespread fear and large-scale economic impact,” she said.

She said: “We are also providing spaces for our residents to contact us directly. We don’t want people to be afraid to use city services like calling 911 when they need it or sending their children to school. These are city services which have nothing to do immigration enforcement. And we will continue protecting our residents in these spaces.”

Trump has made mass deportations a central part of his campaign. On Monday, he said that he would be open to declaring an emergency national and using military resources.

Fox News Digital reported that last week, the Trump administration has already begun to discuss where it could expand its detention centers and has spoken with private prison companies regarding potential expansion.

There is already a growing resistance among blue cities and state, including “sanctuary cities” — which means they refuse to cooperate with ICE’s requests for detained illegal immigrants who have criminal charges or convictions.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Shealey has said that she is ready to use “everything in the toolbox” to protect the citizens and residents of Massachusetts and has vowed to “absolutely” not assist Trump with the operation.

The state and Boston have seen a number ICE arrests. These illegal immigrants were charged with crimes including child sex offences, but released onto the streets.

ICE reported this month it had apprehended a Colombian immigrant who was arrested for enticing a minor under 16 and distribution of obscene material, as well as lascivious posing or exhibiting a naked child. ICE said it had issued a detainer, but that the agency ignored it.

Fox News embedded in Boston with ICE officers and witnessed five arrests. These included four alleged child rapists as well as a MS-13 member. The officers claim that these dangerous criminals were on the street because local sanctuary policies denied their detainer requests.

The administration is unlikely to be deterred by the states’ and cities’ lack of cooperation. Tom Homan, the border czar appointed by President-elect Trump this month, sent a message to these jurisdictions.

“If you do not want to work with me, get out of here.” We will do it. We’ll send 200 agents, not 100, to Boston. He said, “We’re going get the job finished.”