The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused a Massachusetts city council member of ‘inciting chaos’ while U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were making an arrest.
“District Councilor for the City of Worcester [Etel] Haxhiaj pulled a political stunt and incited chaos by trying to obstruct law enforcement. ICE officers and local police regained control of the situation and ICE arrested Ferreira de Oliveira,” DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said, according to Fox News.
“The previous administration’s open border policies allowed this criminal to illegally enter our country in August of 2022. Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem this criminal is off our streets,” she added.
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According to the New York Post, a Massachusetts police union has called for charges against the council member.
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