A judge in Boston has held a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in contempt for detaining a suspect, Wilson Martell-Lebron, while he was on trial. ICE agent Brian Sullivan was taken to task by the Boston Municipal Court judge for violating Martell-Lebron’s rights to due process and a fair trial by arresting him as he was leaving court. The judge dismissed the charge against Martell-Lebron and issued a contempt charge against Sullivan, potentially leading to further legal action.
The incident has sparked controversy, with Martell-Lebron’s lawyer condemning the arrest as a violation of constitutional rights. The move by ICE is seen as part of a broader effort to target Boston over its immigration policies.
The situation outside the courthouse was described as tense, with ICE agents arresting Martell-Lebron during his trial without identifying themselves. The arrest raises questions about ICE’s authority to make arrests at courthouses and the interaction between federal immigration enforcement and local law enforcement. The case has been referred to the Suffolk district attorney’s office for further investigation.
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