ICE Detains Workers in Massachusetts After Alleged Call by Employer

• ICE arrests migrant workers
• Operation captured on video
• Community expresses fear

Six Guatemalan workers were arrested on Monday, March 23, 2026, by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while carrying out remodeling work at a home in Cambridge, in a case now central to ICE workplace arrests in Massachusetts.

The operation was recorded on video and livestreamed for approximately 30 minutes.

The men, aged between 18 and 40, had traveled from Glen Burnie to begin the project.

Arrest of migrant workers in Cambridge sparks outrage

Reports indicate the workers had traveled from Glen Burnie to Cambridge to carry out the job.

Residents of the area came out of their homes upon witnessing the situation, expressing surprise, sadness, and rejection of what had happened. pic.twitter.com/7fZbEkV9SG

— El Clarín (@SVElClarin) March 25, 2026

The ICE operation took place in the morning, just as the workday was beginning.

The video was streamed by a coworker, Bryan Polanco, who was not detained because he holds permanent residency in the United States.

• Why it matters: The case has generated concern among the local immigrant community, especially among workers who fear enforcement actions during their workday.

ICE operation captured on video

Homeowner waits until construction job is nearly done—then calls ICE on 6 of her own workers.

Woman even provides the ladder used by agent to detain men—who she owes $10,000 for 3 day job.

«She called the damn law on us and now we’re totally screwed!» men yell in Spanish. «They… pic.twitter.com/eodDk6RaLf

— LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 (@LongTimeHistory) March 26, 2026

The arrest was documented in real time by Polanco, who narrated the events as ICE agents carried out the operation.

“We basically had a project to start today… when they began working, the homeowner seemed to call immigration,” he told N+ Univision DC.

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Polanco also shared a warning he received during the incident:

“What she told me—and I told one of the other guys—is that if immigrants come back again to finish the project, she will always call ICE.”

The footage shows agents conducting the operation peacefully. The workers were handcuffed and taken into official vehicles.

Outrage among coworkers and community

Polanco described the emotional impact of witnessing the arrests firsthand.

“It’s not the same to see it as to live it… I’ve seen many videos, but sadly today I had to experience it, and it really moves you,” he said.

He also expressed concern about the environment many migrants face:

“Very sad situation… many Hispanics here in the United States feel like we’re being hunted. We leave home and don’t know if we’ll come back.”

The case has triggered fear among migrant workers who worry about similar incidents in their workplaces.

Families face moments of anguish

Relatives of those detained expressed concern following the arrests.

In a phone call, the wife of one worker described her distress:

“I feel so sad, desperate for my husband… we are here to move forward, not to do harm,” she said.

The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, stated that she is five months pregnant and has two children.

So far, authorities have not provided additional details about the individual immigration status of those detained.

According to those close to the case, the six workers did not have legal documentation to remain in the country.

The case continues to generate uncertainty as families await information about the legal process the detained workers will face, reinforcing concerns tied to ICE workplace arrests in Massachusetts.