The state’s top housing official was in Worcester to give an update on efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing in Massachusetts.

A woman and a girl were arrested after a large crowd tried to stop ICE agents from taking a woman into custody in Worcester.

Leah Foley, Massachusetts' top federal prosecutor, threatens legal action against those hindering ICE following a disruptive incident in Worcester.

Massachusetts lawmakers with policing backgrounds say the confrontation between activists and ICE agents in Worcester underscores the need for first responders to have the power to create a buffer zone from unruly bystanders.

Many of the same protestors who were blocking the agents' car and chanting, "where is the warrant," during Thursday's arrest, packed inside the YWCA on Friday, angry and demanding answers.

Ashley Spring, 38, allegedly threw an unknown liquid at officers during the teen’s arrest. She is charged with assault on a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon, and interfering with police, Worcester authorities said.

A tense video emerged of an ICE arrest in Worcester, Massachusetts, being disrupted by crowd who police said was trying to block a vehicle from leaving.

All Central Massachusetts municipalities saw their estimated populations increase. Statewide, sixty-one communities lost population year over year. The biggest loss, both in terms of raw total and percent change, was Concord, whose population shrunk 181 people or roughly 1%.

Police said officers were there to deescalate the situation, but bystanders said they couldn’t tell whether cops were protecting the public or the agents.

Overall, at least 518 prizes worth $600 or more were won or claimed in Massachusetts on Tuesday, including six in Springfield, 14 in Worcester and 44 in Boston. The Massachusetts State Lottery releases a full list of winning tickets every day. The list only includes winning tickets worth more than $600.