Protesters gathered at Rhode Island Hospital after ICE agents were seen targeting a patient, prompting community members to mobilize for support. Attorney Kelvin Santos, representing the detained individual, claimed he was denied access to his client, highlighting concerns about the treatment of immigrants. Rhode Island State Rep. David Morales praised the swift community response, emphasizing the solidarity shown in defending immigrant rights. Though the hospital continued operations and the protest did not obstruct emergency services, officials remained cautious about the incident, with more facts still to be uncovered.
"[ICE] attempted to detain a member of our community. They tased the member of our community, who had a medical incident, and he was brought here to Rhode Island Hospital."
"In Providence, we show up and defend our immigrant community. Within minutes of an ICE sighting at RI Hospital, dozens of neighbors mobilized to keep our community safe."
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