Overview

• Federal officials confirmed the new Massachusetts operation and described its focus as undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
• Authorities are using the name Operation Patriot 2.0, a sequel to a May push that officials said led to nearly 1,500 arrests in the state.
• The New York Times reported the effort is expected to run for several weeks and to prioritize people released from jails despite ICE pickup attempts.
• Key details such as the number of officers involved and the specific communities targeted have not been disclosed.
• Agents were seen in the town of Clinton on Friday, as DHS publicly criticized Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s sanctuary policies and the city defends its Trust Act in court.