Everett is a city built on care, not cages. Arthur is a child — a son, a student, a neighbor. What happened to him is a violation of his constitutional rights and basic human dignity. No child should ever be taken from their family in any circumstance. Let alone without due process.

On October 9, 2025, a 13-year-old Everett child, Arthur, was arrested by the Everett Police Department. ICE abducted and transferred him—first to Burlington, Massachusetts within 5 hours, then over 500 miles away to a juvenile detention center in Virginia, all before 72 hours had passed.
This is not an isolated incident. In Everett, ICE continues to operate freely with the cooperation of local law enforcement, creating fear and trauma in our communities. Our tax dollars should fund schools and healthcare, not child detentions and deportations.

We demand:

The immediate return of Arthur to Massachusetts and his family
An end to all ICE-police collaboration in Everett and across the Commonwealth
Protection for all children and families from unlawful detentions and transfers
An END to ICE raids and kidnappings terrorizing our communities
Municipal Leadership to take Immediate action to establish clear policies ensuring tax dollars fund education and healthcare — not ICE and local law enforcement collaborations

Safety comes from compassion, not fear.
Silence protects the powerful — and the cost of silence is another family torn apart.

Add your name to demand justice for Arthur and accountability from our leaders.

La Comunidad, Inc & LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts.