ICE Arrests in Massachusetts
ICE agents in Massachusetts arrested an Ecuadoran national, Jose Oswaldo Castro-Castro, for serious sexually related criminal charges, including aggravated rape of a child. State and local law enforcement's lack of cooperation with ICE made the arrests more challenging.
Key Points
- ICE arrested 370 illegal aliens in a one-week targeted enforcement operation in Massachusetts cities.
- State law does not allow authorities to detain illegal aliens for federal immigration purposes longer than necessary for state law enforcement purposes.
- Sanctuary policies in various Massachusetts cities limit cooperation between local police and ICE agents.
Pros
- ICE agents were able to locate and arrest criminal aliens, including one charged with aggravated rape of a child.
- ICE prioritized the safety of the public by removing criminal alien offenders from New England neighborhoods.
Cons
- State law enforcement's lack of cooperation with ICE made the arrests more challenging.
- Sanctuary policies in Massachusetts cities hinder information sharing between local law enforcement and ICE agents.