The soggy nor'easter isn't quite done with us yet. The National Weather Service says more rain is likely today across southeastern New England, after yesterday's washout. The weather also contributed to hundreds of cancellations and delays at Logan Airport, and a few dozen are already being reported this morning. So check your plane's status if you're flying. (At least it's more time to pet Waffles and Buster.) Now, to the news: On the docket: A federal judge in Boston has given immigration officials until the end of today to justify holding a 13-year-old boy from Everett. ICE agents detained the boy after he was picked up by Everett police last week. His family's attorney, Andrew Lattarulo, told WBUR's Zeninjor Enwemeka that ICE then transferred the boy to Virginia without his family, lawyer or a court knowing. - Why was he arrested? DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin posted yesterday on X that the boy was in possession of a gun and a knife when he was taken into police custody, and had "an extensive rap sheet including violent assault with a dangerous weapon, battery, breaking and entering, destruction of property." (Police have not identified the boy or the specific charges since he is a minor.) Lattarulo told Zeninjor that these are allegations, not convictions, and he hasn't seen a police report. He also said he is not aware of any criminal history.
- Why was he detained and taken out of state? Lattarulo said the boy's parents, who are from Brazil, are seeking asylum and have permits to legally work in the U.S. Regardless of any charges the boy is facing, Lattarulo said state and federal laws require that a parent or guardian be present when a minor is questioned and that he shouldn't have been taken out of state. "To transport him 500 miles away from his home, family and legal counsel, that raises some serious concerns," he said. "I think the government's intent is to hinder effective legal representation."
- What's next: Judge Richard G. Stearns has ordered ICE to justify the boy's detention by the end of the day — or schedule a bond hearing by Friday.
Meanwhile: Harvard University says most of the federal research funding the Trump administration froze this past spring is flowing again. It comes after a (different) federal judge in Boston ruled in early September that the administration’s attempt to block $2.7 billion dollars was illegal retaliation. However, it took weeks for the money to reach Harvard’s accounts. The Harvard Crimson reported this morning that the School of Public Health has begun raising spending limits for researchers and ending salary cuts. - What’s next: The Trump administration has said it will appeal the ruling. But further movement in the case is paused because of the federal government shutdown, according to the Crimson.
The latest: Both sides of I-195 are fully open this morning, though the wreckage of the small plane that crashed on the highway in Dartmouth is still on the median. The crash tragically killed both passengers in the plane. One driver whose car was hit by part of the plane was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. P.S.— Looks who's back on the top of the AFC East. For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots are in first place in the division, thanks to last night's loss by the Buffalo Bills. (Both teams are 4-2, but the Patriots own the tiebreaker.) Can they hold on for the rest of the season? Well, they do have a very easy schedule. |
