Worcester police say they moved in to deescalate a chaotic situation, but the response has outraged the community.

The city and the Police Department have stated that the city doesn't work with ICE on detainers and raids, but is responsible for ensuring safety.

WORCESTER — The arrival of immigration agents on Eureka Street sparked protests and a chorus of claims by Worcester officials that such police action is not welcomed in the city. "Local government cannot abandon its residents the way that the federal administration has turned its back on being known as the land of opportunity,