Local landscaping company still has no word on workers taken by ICE

It has been more than a month since three local landscapers were taken into custody by ICE and FBI agents on Beach Street.  Their employer, Alison Williams of Lassana Landscaping, tells the Current she has no idea where they are.

“We are still awaiting further information and unfortunately do not have many updates to provide,” Williams said. “The situation is being handled by the families and their legal counsel.  As far as we know, none of them have been released yet.” 

The Current reached out to Boston ICE to ask about the men, with no response. 

Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King emphasized that his team has no jurisdiction over ICE actions in town. ICE did not alert local police about the action.

Williams said she appreciates all the support from people in town.

“We want to sincerely thank the many folks in town and beyond who have very generously supported a GoFundMe that was started by one of our customers. Many folks have also called and sent letters and kind words of support,” Williams said. “The funds that have been gathered are being used to pay for lawyers’ fees, and any remaining funds will be given directly to the families here to help with their other living expenses.”

FBI and ICE agents take three Marblehead landscapers into custody on Beach Street Sept. 12. COURTESY PHOTO / SARAH FOX
By Leigh Blander

Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.

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