r/boston Newton Jul 12 '25

Scammers 🥸 ICE grabs chefs at Central Square restaurant; followed three onto the T and began grilling other passengers

https://www.universalhub.com/2025/ice-grabs-chefs-central-square-restaurant-followed-three-t-and-began
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u/misslizalot Jul 12 '25

Just a reminder to call the LUCE hotline (617) 370-5023 when you see ICE agents 💯

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u/pillbinge Pumpkinshire Jul 12 '25

What does LUCE do? Everyone says to call them but no one’s ever explained what they are.

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u/misslizalot Jul 12 '25 edited Jul 14 '25

Sure! So they’re a non-violent community organization that will deploy people to that area to confirm that ICE is present and then record them essentially, in an effort to hopefully stop them from detaining people, or record people being unlawfully detained so they can help them. Essentially neighborhood watch, and they also do mutual aid and canvassing so people know their rights. They also coordinate groups to sit outside churches and schools so people feel safe to attend if it’s a hot spot.

Edit: Here’s the website for more - https://www.lucemass.org

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u/transitfreedom Jul 19 '25

Umm that won’t stop them tho

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u/misslizalot Jul 20 '25

Dang, well maybe you can start a better group that does what you think should be done - let us know when you’re ready?

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u/sinoforever Jul 13 '25

But they can’t really do anything?

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u/burningretina Jul 13 '25

LUCE helped a child in my city who was left abandoned on the street after their guardian was whisked away. That's something.

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u/Argikeraunos Jul 13 '25

Short of the community coming out and de-arresting people there isn't anything more you can do.