Summary
A delivery of 24 SUVs to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Burlington, Massachusetts, has raised concerns about possible changes in immigration enforcement. Local officials and communities are worried about what the new vehicles might mean for ICE's activities in the area.
Key Facts
- 24 unmarked SUVs were delivered to the ICE Field Office in Burlington, Massachusetts.
- The delivery was recorded and shared on social media by an activist group.
- The Department of Homeland Security did not confirm any increase in operations.
- Local officials, including Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, expressed concern over the delivery.
- No official notice or confirmation of any new enforcement actions has been issued by ICE.
- The SUVs' purpose is not clear; they may be part of routine updates to the agency's vehicles.
- Tensions are heightened following a recent incident involving a fatality in Minneapolis related to ICE activity.
