Massachusetts girl held face to ground by police as ICE detains mother
A 16-year-old girl was held to the ground by Worcester police while ICE agents detained her mother in May 2025, and the teen was later charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
May 9, 2025Worcester, MA
Police in Worcester, Massachusetts restrained a 16-year-old girl on May 9, 2025 while ICE agents detained her mother. Video footage documents the incident. The girl was charged with reckless endangerment, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
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- Massachusetts police hold girl's face to the ground as ICE arrests her mother, video shows
NBC News·May 9, 2025·archived copy
- Worcester police hold teen girl's face on ground during ICE operation
NBC Boston·May 8, 2025·archived copy
- Family breaks silence after ‘chaotic' ICE operation in Worcester
NBC Boston·May 9, 2025·archived copy
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