ICE Arrest in Worcester Leads to Safety Concerns

A chaotic scene erupted in Worcester when Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers went to arrest a woman who the Dept. of Homeland Security describes as a “violent criminal” here illegally. The woman under arrest has a history of prior arrest on charges that include assault and battery on a pregnant victim. Community members including a city councilor responded to the scene of ICE action and tried to intervene resulting in multiple arrests by Worcester Police. Protests have ensued since, including a protest outside City Hall Tuesday that caused the City Council to close City Hall over “public safety concerns.” We discussed the ongoing drama in Worcester!