In a major immigration enforcement operation, ICE and its federal partners arrested nearly 1,500 individuals in Massachusetts over the past month. This unprecedented crackdown has raised concerns among local officials and immigrant families, with calls for increased oversight amidst accusations of aggressive tactics. The acting ICE director defended the operations, emphasizing that anyone in the state illegally could face detention. The enforcement effort comes amid nationwide increases in ICE activities, leading to critiques from elected officials regarding the impact on communities. Notably, a high school student was among those arrested, causing shockwaves throughout the local area.