Frederick Mayor to Use Tax Dollars to Fund Illegal Alien Legal Bills Against Trump

In a controversial move that has sparked widespread criticism, Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor is proposing to use taxpayer funds to support legal services for undocumented immigrants, potentially undermining federal immigration enforcement.

Despite President-elect Trump’s clear mandate to address illegal immigration, O’Connor plans to create a ‘Legal Advocacy Fund’ that would use city resources to protect individuals who have entered the country illegally.

“This is a direct challenge to federal immigration law,” said local taxpayer advocate David Williams. “The city should be focusing on infrastructure and basic community needs, not providing legal protection for those who have violated our immigration statutes.”

Residents expressed deep concerns about the proposed fund. “I don’t like the idea of my tax dollars going to support people who are here illegally,” Frederick resident Rachel Pett stated. “Our money should be used to help American citizens first.”

Ryan Head, another local resident, was more direct: “You break the law, you face consequences. Nobody helped me pay my legal fees when I’ve had legal troubles. Why should we pay for theirs?”

The proposed fund, which would need city council approval, aims to support immigrants potentially affected by upcoming federal immigration policies. Mayor O’Connor claims the fund would support “community residents,” but critics argue it’s a thinly veiled attempt to obstruct federal immigration enforcement.

While some residents like Rita Darko acknowledged immigrants’ contributions, most voiced strong opposition to using public funds for their legal defense. “I’m torn,” Darko said, reflecting the community’s divided sentiment.

Williams warned that the fund could represent a significant financial burden for Frederick. “This isn’t about compassion—it’s about creating a sanctuary for illegal immigrants at taxpayers’ expense,” he argued.

The mayor’s office maintains that the fund would support “any resident,” but the language and intent seem clearly focused on protecting undocumented immigrants from potential deportation.

The city council has yet to comment on the proposal, leaving residents uncertain about the fund’s future.