13-year-old Brazilian Boy Detained by ICE Sparks Outrage in Everett | AI News Digest
A 13-year-old boy from Brazil is now in the custody of federal immigration authorities after being arrested by police in Everett, Massachusetts, last week. The boy was taken into custody near Parlin Junior High School following a tip that he might be carrying a weapon. Before he could be reunited with his mother, he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). His attorney has expressed serious concerns about how the boy has been treated, emphasizing that he poses no threat and has not been charged with any crimes. The incident has ignited strong backlash from immigrant rights advocates, prompting a rally that demands his release and raises critical questions about the involvement of local law enforcement in immigration enforcement.
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