BOSTON —
Phase two of the federal government's targeted immigration sweep, known as Patriot 2.0, has reached several Massachusetts towns, sparking fears in some communities.
Residents in Lynn, Lowell and Milford reported arrests in their communities on Monday, with videos depicting masked officers and individuals in handcuffs. Latest Forecast
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Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino said federal immigration officials did not coordinate with local police, leading to fear among immigrant communities and a reluctance to cooperate during investigations.
"It's definitely compromising a couple investigations. For sure, absolutely," Tusino said. "It's just they don't want to talk to me, it's a trust issue. They don't want to talk to any law enf