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BU Republican Leader Claims Credit for Controversial ICE Raid

11/14/2025

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Zac Segal, president of Boston University College Republicans, claimed credit for an ICE raid at Allston Car Wash.
He said he reported workers he deemed "criminals."
The November 4 raid detained nine employees, many reportedly with valid permits.
Fellow students and community members criticized his framing of immigrants as job thieves.
Advocates say the raid signals rising nativism and racism, while detainees' lawyers cite lack of due process.

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Zac Segal, president of Boston University College Republicans, claimed credit for an ICE raid at Allston Car Wash.
He said he reported workers he deemed "criminals."
The November 4 raid detained nine employees, many reportedly with valid permits.
Fellow students and community members criticized his framing of immigrants as job thieves.
Advocates say the raid signals rising nativism and racism, while detainees' lawyers cite lack of due process.