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Protest Chaos: School Board Candidate Arrested Amid ICE Clash

5/9/2025

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In a tense showdown on May 8, Worcester police arrested school board candidate Ashley Spring amid a protest against ICE agents detaining a Brazilian woman. As demonstrators demanded to see a warrant, chaos erupted, leading to Spring facing charges of assault and battery on a police officer. City officials stood firm in their opposition to ICE operations.

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In a tense showdown on May 8, Worcester police arrested school board candidate Ashley Spring amid a protest against ICE agents detaining a Brazilian woman. As demonstrators demanded to see a warrant, chaos erupted, leading to Spring facing charges of assault and battery on a police officer. City officials stood firm in their opposition to ICE operations.