ICE Used Brazilian Woman’s Children as Bait in Worcester Arrest; Alleged Assault Claim Disputed Amid State Investigation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly used the children and grandchild of a Brazilian woman as bait to arrest her during a chaotic incident in Worcester, Massachusetts last week. The operation has drawn scrutiny from the Massachusetts state attorney general’s office. ICE has stated that the woman was detained due to an alleged assault, a claim that her family disputes. The case has sparked reactions within the local community and received coverage from multiple media outlets.