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The sweep involved cooperation from federal agencies like the FBI, ATF, US Marshals, the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service, and the Coast Guard. The operation also took place on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, with hundreds of arrests, including a child sex predator and a gang member. The Coast Guard assisted in transporting detainees from the islands.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey condemned the operation, arguing it created community fear. ICE officials countered that many of those detained posed genuine threats to public safety. The effort highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement policies, especially in a historically liberal state known for its sanctuary policies.