Gov. Maura Healey is demanding answers after federal agents arrested a Milford High School student on his way to volleyball practice over the weekend.
The governor said in a statement Sunday that she is “disturbed and outraged” by reports that an 18-year-old student was taken by ICE agents without so much as a warning or explanation provided to state officials.
“Yet again, local officials and law enforcement have been left in the dark with no heads up and no answers to their questions,” she said.
Healey said she wants answers immediately on why the student taken into custody and whether or not his rights have been observed.
“I’m demanding that ICE provide immediate information about why he was arrested, where he is and how his due process is being protected. My heart goes out to the Milford community on what was supposed to be a celebratory graduation day,” she said.
According to the governor, the federal government’s crackdown on immigrants in Massachusetts is not helping, it’s just making people afraid.
“The Trump Administration continues to create fear in our communities, and it’s making us all less safe,” she said.
Milford High School is holding its graduation today.
Students have planned a march to protest the arrest of their classmate after graduation ceremonies.
— Developing
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