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13-Year-Old Arrested by ICE, Mother Unaware of Transfer

10/13/2025

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Everett, Massachusetts.
He was transferred to a juvenile facility in Virginia.
His mother, Josiele Berto, was unaware of the transfer until she arrived to pick him up.
Advocates say ICE arrests of minors have risen after Operation Patriot 2.0, and the boy has a pending asylum case with limited food.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Everett, Massachusetts.
He was transferred to a juvenile facility in Virginia.
His mother, Josiele Berto, was unaware of the transfer until she arrived to pick him up.
Advocates say ICE arrests of minors have risen after Operation Patriot 2.0, and the boy has a pending asylum case with limited food.