Worcester City Hall will close to the public for safety reasons, with City Council meetings moved online amid protests triggered by ICE arrests. Local leaders, including Councilor Etel Haxhiaj, condemned these actions, describing community efforts to protect those targeted by ICE agents. The situation escalated when the arrest of a Worcester mother led to chaotic scenes. Protests have gathered hundreds, with participants denouncing ICE's presence in the city, prompting the city's decision to prioritize remote engagement for their meetings.
The decision to move Tuesday's meetings to Zoom was made "out of an abundance of caution," as public safety concerns arose after recent protests.
City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj described efforts to protect a Worcester mother being arrested by ICE agents, highlighting community's solidarity and outrage against the actions of law enforcement.
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