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ICE Arrests Brazilian Man After Massachusetts Protect Act

8/17/2026

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Brazilian national Maycon Souto Dos Reis on August 3, 2026 at Westborough District Court.
Governor Maura Healey signed the Protect Act on August 5, 2026, banning civil immigration arrests without a warrant at schools, courthouses, childcare centers and medical facilities and ending 287(g) agreements.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson warned the Protect Act “puts politics above public safety,” while Dos Reis remains in ICE custody pending deportation.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Brazilian national Maycon Souto Dos Reis on August 3, 2026 at Westborough District Court.
Governor Maura Healey signed the Protect Act on August 5, 2026, banning civil immigration arrests without a warrant at schools, courthouses, childcare centers and medical facilities and ending 287(g) agreements.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson warned the Protect Act “puts politics above public safety,” while Dos Reis remains in ICE custody pending deportation.