A recent arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inside a Boston courthouse has drawn national attention after a judge ruled that the action interfered with a defendant’s constitutional rights. The unusual decision to hold a federal agent in contempt has renewed debate over how immigration enforcement intersects with local court proceedings and defendants’ rights.
What Happened in Court
The incident involved Wilson Martell-Lebron, a Massachusetts resident and citizen of the Dominican Republic, who was attending a scheduled court appearance in Boston Municipal Court. Martell-Lebron was facing misdemeanor charges related to alleged false statements on a driver’s license application.
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