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Boston Globe
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Immigrant advocates call on Healey to ban local ICE collaboration
The groups released a list of demands that includes both rhetorical and legal action from the governor. Advocates are calling on Healey to declare ICE a 'rogue federal agency' and sign legislation prohibiting local law enforcement agencies from signing agreements to hold ICE detainees or enforce federal immigration law. That would include terminating ICE's deal to hold detainees at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility — the last jail in Massachusetts to do so. The coalition is also calling for the creation of a 'reparations fund' to support communities affected by the sweeps and detention of immigrants and for the court system to allow fully remote court access, which would allow immigrants to attend hearings without risking encounters with ICE agents. Advertisement Healey said she is 'deeply concerned' by ICE actions and the fear they are creating in local communities. She did not directly address whether she would support any of LUCE's demands. Advertisement 'As Governor, I'm going to continue to speak out against those who think due process and the rule of law are things they don't have to abide by,' Healey said in a statement. 'The Constitution is not a suggestion.' ICE has said that its operations protect public safety, highlighting arrests of undocumented immigrants previously convicted of serious crimes. Advocates dispute that characterization, saying that many of the people being detained have no criminal history or record of violence. In 2017, the state Supreme Judicial Court ruled that state and local law enforcement do not have the authority to hold people solely to carry out a civil immigration detainer. But local sheriffs can still work with ICE through agreements under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, in which local law enforcement agencies allow their officers to be trained and deputized by ICE. LUCE has placed itself on the front lines of local opposition to ICE, training volunteers to monitor, report and document ongoing ICE actions. Some recent detentions have sparked contentious protests, with demonstrators 'This conduct poses significant public and officer safety risks. It is conduct that should be vilified rather than glorified,' Foley said in a statement. 'I will not stand idly by if any public official, public safety officer, organization or private citizen acts in a manner that criminally obstructs or impedes ICE operations.' But Danny Timpona, organizing director for the Worcester-based advocacy group Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts, said that all of LUCE's activities are constitutionally protected, and do not violate federal laws against obstructing immigration agents. Rather, he said, it is a necessary response to ICE agents 'kidnapping' immigrants without identifying themselves or providing warrants. Advertisement 'This fear and chaos is purposeful and is a public safety crisis for everyone,' he said. Dan Glaun can be reached at
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Fed up' crowd in Massachusetts swarms ICE agents attempting to arrest mother
Harrowing new video footage reveals the moment a mob of angry Massachusetts residents descended on federal immigration agents and attempted to thwart their operation to detain a woman with her family. Neighbors spotted Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials intercepting a mother who was with her teen daughter and her newborn baby at about 11:15 a.m. Thursday on Eureka Street in Worcester. The father was detained by ICE on Wednesday, according to the local immigration justice network LUCE. The arrests come just weeks after ICE's acting Director Todd Lyons announced the agency had been preparing for a second 'surge' in arrests in the Greater Boston area, amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The dramatic video footage, which has since gone viral online, was captured by a witness at the scene and shows the woman clinging to her infant child as ICE agents attempt to arrest her. A swarm of 25 locals gathered, with one heard demanding to see identification and a warrant and calling to stop the chaos. 'We don't have to show you anything,' an ICE agent reportedly told the crowd. Immigration officials called upon officers from the Worcester police for backup, with the department describing in a statement how the 'unruly' crowd 'put their hands on federal agents and Worcester officers.' The woman, whose neighbors told Boston 25 is of Brazilian descent, gave her baby to her 16-year-old daughter as she was taken into custody. The teen then tried to stop the ICE vehicle from leaving by standing in front of it, while holding the baby. After handing the newborn to a neighbor, the daughter kicked the car, police said. The girl managed to initially evade police officers, who are then seen chasing and restraining her on the ground as she screams, according to separate footage captured by NBC Boston. The news station reported that the girl's 'face was slammed into the ground.' The teen was arrested on four charges, including child endangerment, police said. Among those arrested was Worcester School Committee candidate Ashley Spring. She's accused of throwing an 'unknown liquid' at officers. Her charges include assault and battery on a police officer. Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj was one of the residents who, she said, formed a 'human ring' around the detainees. 'As an elected official, it is my obligation to stand up for my constituents,' she said in a statement. 'The way immigrants in Worcester and across the Commonwealth are being targeted and terrorized by this federal administration for deportation is absolutely unconstitutional.' 'What kind of person takes a mother away from her family?,' another neighbor questioned. 'Everyone is fed up! It's disgusting seeing ICE across the country tearing families apart.' City Manager Eric Batista wrote in a statement that the events were 'disturbing' and 'harrowing,' but said that police officers were there to uphold peace and not to assist ICE with detainments. 'My heart goes out to all those impacted by today's events and the growing tension we all feel due to the national political climate,' he said. Meanwhile, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty called the altercation 'devastating.' 'As someone who prides themselves on leading a welcoming city, I am devastated to hear about the separation of a family, especially with Mother's Day around the corner. The fear of ICE tearing a family apart is the worst nightmare of so many in our city,' the mayor said. Local government officials said that they had not been told about the ICE operation beforehand. The Independent has contacted ICE for more information.
The Independent
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
‘Fed up' crowd in Massachusetts swarms ICE agents attempting to arrest mother
Harrowing new video footage reveals the moment a mob of angry Massachusetts residents descended on federal immigration agents and attempted to thwart their operation to detain a woman with her family. Neighbors spotted Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials intercepting a mother who was with her teen daughter and her newborn baby at about 11:15 a.m. Thursday on Eureka Street in Worcester. The father was detained by ICE on Wednesday, according to the local immigration justice network LUCE. The arrests come just weeks after ICE's acting Director Todd Lyons announced the agency had been preparing for a second 'surge' in arrests in the Greater Boston area, amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The dramatic video footage, which has since gone viral online, was captured by a witness at the scene and shows the woman clinging to her infant child as ICE agents attempt to arrest her. A swarm of 25 locals gathered, with one heard demanding to see identification and a warrant and calling to stop the chaos. 'We don't have to show you anything,' an ICE agent reportedly told the crowd. Immigration officials called upon officers from the Worcester police for backup, with the department describing in a statement how the 'unruly' crowd 'put their hands on federal agents and Worcester officers.' The woman, whose neighbors told Boston 25 is of Brazilian descent, gave her baby to her 16-year-old daughter as she was taken into custody. The teen then tried to stop the ICE vehicle from leaving by standing in front of it, while holding the baby. After handing the newborn to a neighbor, the daughter kicked the car, police said. The girl managed to initially evade police officers, who are then seen chasing and restraining her on the ground as she screams, according to separate footage captured by NBC Boston. The news station reported that the girl's 'face was slammed into the ground.' The teen was arrested on four charges, including child endangerment, police said. Among those arrested was Worcester School Committee candidate Ashley Spring. She's accused of throwing an 'unknown liquid' at officers. Her charges include assault and battery on a police officer. Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj was one of the residents who, she said, formed a 'human ring' around the detainees. 'As an elected official, it is my obligation to stand up for my constituents,' she said in a statement. 'The way immigrants in Worcester and across the Commonwealth are being targeted and terrorized by this federal administration for deportation is absolutely unconstitutional.' 'What kind of person takes a mother away from her family?,' another neighbor questioned. 'Everyone is fed up! It's disgusting seeing ICE across the country tearing families apart.' City Manager Eric Batista wrote in a statement that the events were 'disturbing' and 'harrowing,' but said that police officers were there to uphold peace and not to assist ICE with detainments. 'My heart goes out to all those impacted by today's events and the growing tension we all feel due to the national political climate,' he said. Meanwhile, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty called the altercation 'devastating.' 'As someone who prides themselves on leading a welcoming city, I am devastated to hear about the separation of a family, especially with Mother's Day around the corner. The fear of ICE tearing a family apart is the worst nightmare of so many in our city,' the mayor said. Local government officials said that they had not been told about the ICE operation beforehand.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cryptocurrency LUCE Surges 134% After Pope Francis' Death, Driven by Speculation and Online Hype
The price of LUCE, a Solana-based meme coin themed around the Vatican's Holy Year 2025 mascot, has surged dramatically following the death of Pope Francis. On some exchanges, LUCE jumped as much as 134%, reaching a high of $0.02517 before settling at around $0.015. CoinMarketCap data shows LUCE previously dropped below $0.009 before its latest rebound, which saw the token's trading volume rise to nearly $50 million in 24 hours—a 515% increase. The coin, which debuted in October 2024 shortly after the Vatican revealed its Jubilee mascot, quickly gained traction and reached a peak market cap above $80 million within two days of launch. Despite being unaffiliated with the Vatican, LUCE now has around 44,800 holders and a current market cap of roughly $15 million, according to data from The token's liquidity stands at $1.8 million, and its price remains down 95% from its November peak of $0.3272. Following the Pope's death, the cryptocurrency world saw a rise not only in LUCE but also in other Solana-based meme coins themed around him. Tokens such as FRANCIS, POPE, RIP POPE, and simply RIP—with imagery of the late pontiff—emerged rapidly, with FRANCIS gaining over 115% shortly after launch. While interest in meme coins had faded in early 2025, the renewed spotlight led to a temporary resurgence. A previous buyer of 10 million LUCE tokens with $10,000 worth of SOL recorded over $666,000 in profits during the coin's 2024 peak. However, another investor who purchased 19.14 million LUCE tokens at $0.0275 ended up losing $335,000 after the price plummeted. LUCE's dramatic movement also coincides with gambling markets reacting to the upcoming papal conclave. Prediction platforms place Italy's Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the frontrunner with 37% odds, followed by the Philippines' Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle at 27%. Other candidates make up the remaining 34%. The conclave, which will determine the next leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church, is expected to take place within three weeks. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
At UK£1.57, Is Luceco plc (LON:LUCE) Worth Looking At Closely?
While Luceco plc (LON:LUCE) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the LSE over the last few months. While good news for shareholders, the company has traded much higher in the past year. As a stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company's outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let's take a look at Luceco's outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists. See our latest analysis for Luceco According to our price multiple model, which makes a comparison between the company's price-to-earnings ratio and the industry average, the stock price seems to be justfied. In this instance, we've used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock's cash flows. We find that Luceco's ratio of 13.25x is trading slightly below its industry peers' ratio of 14.88x, which means if you buy Luceco today, you'd be paying a decent price for it. And if you believe that Luceco should be trading at this level in the long run, then there's not much of an upside to gain over and above other industry peers. So, is there another chance to buy low in the future? Given that Luceco's share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us an opportunity to buy later on. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility. Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let's also take a look at the company's future expectations. With profit expected to grow by a double-digit 15% over the next couple of years, the outlook is positive for Luceco. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation. Are you a shareholder? LUCE's optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around industry price multiples. However, there are also other important factors which we haven't considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at LUCE? Will you have enough conviction to buy should the price fluctuate below the industry PE ratio? Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping an eye on LUCE, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around industry price multiples. However, the optimistic forecast is encouraging for LUCE, which means it's worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for Luceco and we think they deserve your attention. If you are no longer interested in Luceco, you can use our free platform to see our list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
