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Healey addresses recent New Bedford ICE arrests

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Governor Maura Healey addressed arrests made by ICE agents in New Bedford this week. In a statement, Healey wrote: “Many of those arrested have lived...

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The Boston Globe
Healey slams ICE raids in New Bedford as agents detain ‘at least a dozen’ people (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Governor Maura Healey said many of the detained individuals have lived in Massachusetts for “many years” and were on their way to work when they were taken into custody.
The Boston Globe
Several arrested in Major ICE operation in New Bedford on Monday (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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At least four of those arrested Monday worked in fish houses, according to local organizers and activists.
WPRI Providence
ICE make at least a dozen arrests in New Bedford (opens WPRI Providence)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell are speaking out after ICE made more than a dozen arrests in the city on Monday.
GBH News
At least 2 dozen immigrants detained in ICE arrest wave across New Bedford, Dartmouth and Fall River (opens GBH News)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she's demanding answers after the arrests in southeastern Massachusetts.
WHDH Boston
Healey addresses recent New Bedford ICE arrests (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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Governor Maura Healey addressed arrests made by ICE agents in New Bedford this week. In a statement, Healey wrote: “Many of those arrested have lived...