Daughters of Worcester woman detained by ICE reported missing

Two teenage daughters of Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira, a Worcester woman detained by ICE, have been reported missing, raising community concern. Nayara Ferreira De Moura, 17, is believed to be in Brazil with an older sister, while her 13-year-old sister, Karoline Ferreira De Moura, remains unaccounted for. Worcester police confirmed that both girls left the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) at different times, with Karoline last seen on July 20. The charges against their mother related to an alleged incident involving Nayara have been dismissed, as the witness did not wish to proceed. The arrest of Ferreira De Oliveira sparked protests, with local residents forming a human barrier around her during the incident.

City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj, who was present during the arrest, faces charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer. The local community is now demanding accountability and support for the missing children. The situation underscores ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and its impact on families.