Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is expressing his displeasure about a church property being offered as a sanctuary for illegal immigrants who are facing deportation.
Sarno is ordering a legal review after learning about the action from South Congregational Church on Maple Street last week.
Sarno has previously clarified that Springfield is not a "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants, in contrast to several other Western Massachusetts cities.
The church is getting support from several other faith congregations and the Pioneer Valley Project activist group.