ICE Arrests 11 Ecuadorian Migrants During Lowell Worksite Operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a worksite enforcement operation at a Lowell roofing business suspected of unauthorized hiring practices, arresting 11 undocumented Ecuadorian nationals found to be living illegally in the U.S. The operation involved multiple federal agencies, including ICE Homeland Security Investigations, Enforcement and Removal Operations, DEA, and ATF. This enforcement action is part of a broader federal effort to ensure employers comply with verification laws requiring confirmation of employee identity and work eligibility. Separately, ICE has also arrested several criminal illegal aliens in Massachusetts, including individuals charged with serious offenses such as soliciting murder, assault on a pregnant woman, and drug trafficking, despite opposition from sanctuary policies and local authorities who previously released some offenders instead of honoring ICE detainers. Department of Homeland Security officials emphasized their commitment to removing dangerous criminals to enhance public safety in sanctuary jurisdictions. These arrests highlight ongoing federal enforcement actions targeting both unauthorized employment and criminal activity among illegal immigrants in Massachusetts.