Federal Agents Make Multiple Immigration Arrests on Nantucket

Federal immigration enforcement actions have escalated across Massachusetts, including coordinated raids on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, as well as arrests at immigration courts in Boston. ICE and other federal agencies, including the FBI, have been conducting operations involving vehicle stops and detentions, sometimes targeting workers with green cards and others suspected of being undocumented. At immigration court hearings, agents have arrested individuals immediately after their proceedings, a new tactic aimed at accelerating deportations and bypassing traditional due process. The Department of Homeland Security emphasized their commitment to removing illegal aliens nationwide, urging undocumented immigrants to self-deport via the CBP Home app. These efforts have caused concern among immigrant communities and advocates who argue the tactics violate rights and undermine fair legal proceedings. Local institutions, including schools on Martha's Vineyard, remain on high alert amid reports of widespread enforcement activity.