"As new reports circulate online about a large shipment of unmarked vehicles being delivered to the ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts residents are growing more concerned about the possibility of an immigration crackdown that mirrors the aggressive operation in Minnesota. At the same time, local and state officials say they are being severely limited by the federal government in any efforts to address concerns about conditions within the Burlington facility."
"The facility, ICE's regional field office located on District Avenue, has been the target of protest activity and scrutiny from Democratic officials for many months. It is not designed as a detainment center, but amid a surge of arrests last year ICE began keeping detainees there overnight. Immigrant advocates, lawyers, and detainees themselves say that conditions inside are sometimes inhumane."
"Mike Espejo, chair of the Burlington Select Board, was sent videos of the SUV deliveries soon after they were taken. "In light of what's happening in Minnesota, of course there's a fear and a worry that we're next as far as an increased presence. Bringing those types of assets right into Burlington is a huge worry for us," he told Boston.com."
Residents and officials in Burlington, Massachusetts are alarmed by documentation of a large delivery of unmarked SUVs to the local ICE regional field office. The deliveries have sparked concern that the facility could be used as a staging ground for a major immigration enforcement operation similar to one in Minnesota. The office is not designed for detention but has held detainees overnight amid a surge of arrests, and advocates report sometimes inhumane conditions. Local and state officials say federal operational-security limits have prevented inspections and effective oversight, leaving town leaders frustrated and worried.
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