Worcester Protest Erupts Over ICE Arrest of Brazilian Mother

Worcester residents staged a protest outside City Hall on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025, to denounce the recent arrest of Rosane Ferreira-De Oliveira, a Brazilian mother of three, by ICE agents. Approximately 100 people participated, expressing their anger and frustration towards ICE and the Worcester Police Department. Protestors held signs expressing their outrage and chanted slogans calling for ICE's departure from Worcester. One participant stated, "We need to push back against this injustice!" The protest was a powerful display of community solidarity and concern for the welfare of Ms. Ferreira-De Oliveira, who is currently being held in a Rhode Island facility. This event highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and law enforcement practices in the United States.