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ICE Raids Martha's Vineyard, Arrests 40 Amid Fear

5/29/2025

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Story summary

On May 27, 2025, a sweeping ICE operation on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket led to the arrest of around 40 individuals, including a documented MS-13 gang member and a child sex offender. The sudden crackdown, executed without local police involvement, sent shockwaves through the immigrant community, leaving many anxious about the fate of those detained.

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Story summary

On May 27, 2025, a sweeping ICE operation on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket led to the arrest of around 40 individuals, including a documented MS-13 gang member and a child sex offender. The sudden crackdown, executed without local police involvement, sent shockwaves through the immigrant community, leaving many anxious about the fate of those detained.