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Worcester City Councilor Faces Charges After Chaotic ICE Arrest

  • On June 4, 2025, Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj was charged with misdemeanor counts related to physically assaulting a police officer during an ICE operation on Eureka Street that took place on May 8.
  • The charges arose from Haxhiaj’s alleged physical interference while a large crowd surrounded ICE agents detaining Brazilian national Rosane Ferreira de Oliveira.
  • Police report that Haxhiaj struck Officer Shauna McGuirk’s torso and grabbed her arm while officers attempted to escort Haxhiaj away from the disorderly crowd.
  • Haxhiaj, a former refugee, expressed that her actions were simply the right thing to do under the circumstances and stated she is ready to address the charges in court.
  • The incident sparked protests and drew condemnation from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Attorney Leah Foley, who pledged to hold officials accountable for obstructing ICE.
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Spectrum News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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