@tallnate: October 15, 2025 — A 13-year-old boy in Massachusetts was taken by ICE, marking the first time local police say a juvenile has been detained from their department by federal immigration agents. Arthur Berto, a middle school student in Everett, was arrested by local police after a “credible threat” report. But before his mother could pick him up, ICE transferred him into federal custody — without notice, explanation, or access to his lawyer. His mother, Josiele Berto, says she waited at the police station for over an hour before being told her son had already been taken. She later learned he was being held in immigration facilities in Massachusetts and Virginia. The Department of Homeland Security publicly claimed Arthur had a weapon and a criminal history, but Everett’s mayor disputed that, insisting no gun was ever found. His attorney accused DHS of violating the Fifth Amendment and criticized federal officials for commenting publicly on a minor’s case. A federal judge has ordered ICE to justify Arthur’s detention or release him on bond. Local outrage is growing, with city council members demanding his release and community members calling the detention of a 13-year-old “inhumane.” Arthur’s family, who came from Brazil seeking asylum in 2021, say they now fear for their own safety — unsure if ICE will target them next. As of today, Arthur remains in ICE custody, and his mother says all she wants is one thing: “Right now, I just want my son free. We’ll think about the rest later.”

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Wednesday 15 October 2025 22:22:24 GMT