By William Tauro
In recent months, the city of Medford as well as for Somerville and other Democratic communities have become a focal point for heated debates over immigration policy. Protests have erupted outside local hotels and facilities, with demonstrators voicing strong opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.
These actions come amid a broader ICE operation in Massachusetts, dubbed “Patriot 2.0,” which resulted in the arrest of over 1,400 undocumented immigrants in December 2025, including individuals accused of serious crimes like murder, rape, and drug trafficking. 
Critics of the protests, including some residents and national figures, question why local leaders and activists seem to be “advocating against law enforcement” by challenging efforts to remove dangerous individuals from the streets. On the other side, protesters and Democratic progressive leaders argue that ICE’s tactics harm vulnerable communities and undermine civil rights.
Why can’t local leaders cooperate with law enforcement agencies and work together in protecting our citizens from the bad elements out there. Why such a resistance to rid our streets  of the legal criminal element? 
Just my thoughts!
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