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Incidents in Massachusetts
This page collects all documented immigration-enforcement incidents that occurred in the state of Massachusetts. These include workplace raids, traffic stops, home arrests, detentions, deportation actions, abuses, and any other discrete events involving ICE, CBP, HSI, ERO, local 287(g) partners, or any federal–local cooperative unit.
All incidents listed here were created and verified by the ICE List research team. Members of the public can submit information using our incident submission form.
Overview
Status: Active documentation Primary field office: Boston Field Office Regional focus: Boston metro arrests, restaurant and service-industry raids, New Bedford and fishing-industry operations Related categories:
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- Incident:2025-11-20 19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal : Lawyer - ABC News19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal : Lawyer - ABC NewsKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Concerning Deportation
Summary: Linked report: https://abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-college-student-deported-despite-judges-order/story?id=127914941 Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Concerning Deportation
Full Description
Linked report: https://abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-college-student-deported-despite-judges-order/story?id=127914941 Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Concerning Deportation
Evidence
- https://abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-college-student-deported-despite-judges-order/story?id=127914941
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Concerning Deportation
Needs review - Incident:2025-11-06 Man appears to have a seizure as ICE arrests his wife, but U.S. officials push back - NBC10 BostonMan appears to have a seizure as ICE arrests his wife, but U.S. officials push back - NBC10 BostonKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fitchburg-ice-arrest/3842060/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fitchburg-ice-arrest/3842060/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fitchburg-ice-arrest/3842060/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-11-04 Allston Car Wash employees still in federal custody after ICE raid - Boston.comAllston Car Wash employees still in federal custody after ICE raid - Boston.comKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/11/09/allston-car-wash-employees-still-in-federal-custody-after-ice-raid/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/11/09/allston-car-wash-employees-still-in-federal-custody-after-ice-raid/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/11/09/allston-car-wash-employees-still-in-federal-custody-after-ice-raid/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-14 ICE arrests Afghan man with brain cancer in Methuen. Now, he’s hundreds of miles from his doctors WBUR NewsICE arrests Afghan man with brain cancer in Methuen. Now, he’s hundreds of miles from his doctors WBUR NewsKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/10/16/afghan-man-cancer-detention-bond-ice Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/10/16/afghan-man-cancer-detention-bond-ice Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/10/16/afghan-man-cancer-detention-bond-ice
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-08-11 Mass. mom detained by ICE for 10 days over decades-old minor marijuana charge - masslive.comMass. mom detained by ICE for 10 days over decades-old minor marijuana charge - masslive.comKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/08/mass-mom-detained-by-ice-for-10-days-over-decades-old-minor-marijuana-charge.html Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/08/mass-mom-detained-by-ice-for-10-days-over-decades-old-minor-marijuana-charge.html Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/08/mass-mom-detained-by-ice-for-10-days-over-decades-old-minor-marijuana-charge.html
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-05-31 What we know about ICE's arrests of a Milford high school student - WBURWhat we know about ICE's arrests of a Milford high school student - WBURKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/06/02/milford-high-school-student-ice-arrest-massachusetts Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/06/02/milford-high-school-student-ice-arrest-massachusetts Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/06/02/milford-high-school-student-ice-arrest-massachusetts
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-05-27 East Boston man says ICE held him for 2 days despite legal status - Boston.comEast Boston man says ICE held him for 2 days despite legal status - Boston.comKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/08/06/i-still-cant-sleep-east-boston-man-says-he-was-held-by-ice-for-2-days-despite-legal-status/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/08/06/i-still-cant-sleep-east-boston-man-says-he-was-held-by-ice-for-2-days-despite-legal-status/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/08/06/i-still-cant-sleep-east-boston-man-says-he-was-held-by-ice-for-2-days-despite-legal-status/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-05-13 Teen records ICE agents smashing van window in Waltham – NBC BostonTeen records ICE agents smashing van window in Waltham – NBC BostonKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fear-and-anger-teen-records-ice-agents-smashing-van-window-in-waltham/3712764/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fear-and-anger-teen-records-ice-agents-smashing-van-window-in-waltham/3712764/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fear-and-anger-teen-records-ice-agents-smashing-van-window-in-waltham/3712764/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-05-11 Immigration Officers Smash Car Windows to Speed Up Arrests - ProPublicaImmigration Officers Smash Car Windows to Speed Up Arrests - ProPublicaKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://projects.propublica.org/trump-ice-smashed-windows-deportation-arrests/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://projects.propublica.org/trump-ice-smashed-windows-deportation-arrests/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://projects.propublica.org/trump-ice-smashed-windows-deportation-arrests/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-05-08 Massachusetts police hold girl's face to the ground as ICE arrests her mother, video shows - NBC NewsMassachusetts police hold girl's face to the ground as ICE arrests her mother, video shows - NBC NewsKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/massachusetts-police-hold-girls-face-ground-ice-arrests-mother-video-s-rcna205798 Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/massachusetts-police-hold-girls-face-ground-ice-arrests-mother-video-s-rcna205798 Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/massachusetts-police-hold-girls-face-ground-ice-arrests-mother-video-s-rcna205798
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-05-05 Immigration Officers Smash Car Windows to Speed Up Arrests - ProPublicaImmigration Officers Smash Car Windows to Speed Up Arrests - ProPublicaKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://projects.propublica.org/trump-ice-smashed-windows-deportation-arrests/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://projects.propublica.org/trump-ice-smashed-windows-deportation-arrests/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://projects.propublica.org/trump-ice-smashed-windows-deportation-arrests/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-04-14 New Bedford ICE incident: Woman speaks about smashed car window – NBC BostonNew Bedford ICE incident: Woman speaks about smashed car window – NBC BostonKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/woman-speaks-after-video-shows-ice-agents-smashing-car-window-to-get-her-husband/3687559/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/woman-speaks-after-video-shows-ice-agents-smashing-car-window-to-get-her-husband/3687559/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/woman-speaks-after-video-shows-ice-agents-smashing-car-window-to-get-her-husband/3687559/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - 4 agents surrounding autistic daughter, holding her hos (Leominster, Massachusetts 2025-09-16)4 agents surrounding autistic daughter, holding her hos (Leominster, Massachusetts 2025-09-16)Key sources
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSLGr6SiEEw/
Summary: On 2025-09-16 in Leominster, Massachusetts, a submission was received reporting: 4 agents surrounding autistic daughter, holding her hostage so parents can come out and they can make collateral arrests.
Full Description
4 agents using autistic daughter as leverage to get the parents out as collateral arrests. 3 agents unmasked + 1 cop
Force / Conduct Reported
- Force used (per submitter): No
- Description: Intimidation + hostage
Incident Details (as submitted)
- Date: 2025-09-16
- Time: Unspecified
- Location: Leominster, Massachusetts — Edwards hip meija house
- Agencies named: Police, etc
- Anyone taken: Unspecified
- Vehicles: 2
MRZ2669 TX Dodge SUV
- Submitter is witness: No
Agents
No agents identified. To be completed by the Agent Team.
Evidence
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSLGr6SiEEw/
Internal Notes
- This page was generated from a public submission and has not been verified. Apply the ICE List two-source standard before changing verification status.
- Submitter contact details have been withheld; they are held in the internal submissions log.
- Source submission ID: 81Y9NGA.
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Key locations in Massachusetts
- Boston
- Lawrence
- Lowell
- Worcester
- New Bedford fishing and seafood sector
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Deaths in Massachusetts
None documented.
Agents documented in Massachusetts
- A., John
- Bradstreet, Edward
- Dubuc, Luciana
- Gould, Debbi
- ICE List:Unidentified agent - MA-0001
- ICE List:Unidentified agent - MA-0002
- Mohan, John
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Vehicles documented in Massachusetts
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Pages in category "Incidents in Massachusetts"
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- Incident:2025-04-14 New Bedford ICE incident: Woman speaks about smashed car window – NBC Boston
- Incident:2025-05-05 Immigration Officers Smash Car Windows to Speed Up Arrests - ProPublica
- Incident:2025-05-08 Massachusetts police hold girl's face to the ground as ICE arrests her mother, video shows - NBC News
- Incident:2025-05-11 Immigration Officers Smash Car Windows to Speed Up Arrests - ProPublica
- Incident:2025-05-13 Teen records ICE agents smashing van window in Waltham – NBC Boston
- Incident:2025-05-27 East Boston man says ICE held him for 2 days despite legal status - Boston.com
- Incident:2025-05-31 What we know about ICE's arrests of a Milford high school student - WBUR
- Incident:2025-08-11 Mass. mom detained by ICE for 10 days over decades-old minor marijuana charge - masslive.com
- Incident:2025-09-14 ICE arrests Afghan man with brain cancer in Methuen. Now, he’s hundreds of miles from his doctors WBUR News
- Incident:2025-11-04 Allston Car Wash employees still in federal custody after ICE raid - Boston.com
- Incident:2025-11-06 Man appears to have a seizure as ICE arrests his wife, but U.S. officials push back - NBC10 Boston
- Incident:2025-11-20 19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal : Lawyer - ABC News