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Bodycam Footage Sparks Protests Over ICE Arrest in Worcester

5/19/2025

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In Worcester, Massachusetts, bodycam footage reveals the turmoil surrounding ICE's arrest of Brazilian national Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira on May 8. This incident ignited community protests and heightened fears about immigration enforcement. City Manager Eric Batista reaffirmed the city's dedication to inclusivity, unveiling a new policy to restrict police collaboration with ICE.

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In Worcester, Massachusetts, bodycam footage reveals the turmoil surrounding ICE's arrest of Brazilian national Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira on May 8. This incident ignited community protests and heightened fears about immigration enforcement. City Manager Eric Batista reaffirmed the city's dedication to inclusivity, unveiling a new policy to restrict police collaboration with ICE.