Dozens rally in Chelsea for student, high school graduate detained by ICE
Community members in Chelsea rallied at City Hall to protest against recent detentions by ICE, which included a recent high school graduate. Families of the detained individuals assert they had the proper documentation to remain in the U. S. Attendees expressed concerns that their community is being specifically targeted, highlighting the need for collective action. One participant remarked, "Our community has been hit hard with what’s going on with ICE and the deportations.
" Organizers aimed to unite the community and foster resilience in the face of fear. The rally reflects a broader trend of immigrant advocacy in response to increasing ICE enforcement actions. Chelsea, a city with a significant immigrant population, has seen heightened anxiety due to these recent events. This demonstration underscores the ongoing struggle for immigrant rights and the community's determination to resist deportation efforts.