On November 7, 2025, federal authorities informed faith leaders that they are no longer allowed to conduct prayer activities outside the Broadview detention facility. This directive was issued due to concerns regarding security and public safety. The facility has been a focal point for ongoing protests and vigils, where community members and religious leaders have gathered to advocate for the rights of detainees and express solidarity with those affected by immigration policies.

The cessation of these prayer activities underscores the tension between religious expression and governmental regulations. Faith leaders have historically played a significant role in advocating for humanitarian issues, particularly concerning marginalized populations. The federal government's decision to limit these gatherings raises implications for the freedom of religious expression and the ability of communities to engage in peaceful advocacy. The impact of these restrictions on community solidarity and the broader discourse surrounding immigration and detention practices remains to be seen.

In a separate incident, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that Carlos Zapata Rivera, an undocumented migrant from Ecuador, feigned a seizure during an enforcement operation aimed at apprehending his wife, Juliana Milena Ojeda-Montoya, in Massachusetts. Viral footage captured the moment, showing Rivera appearing to convulse in his vehicle. However, DHS stated that emergency medical personnel found no evidence of a legitimate medical episode, and Rivera declined medical assistance.

The situation escalated when ICE agents informed Ojeda-Montoya of a warrant for her arrest. She reportedly resisted the agents and refused to relinquish her child to Rivera, leading to the altercation. Initially, both parents expressed a willingness to place their child into state custody rather than allow Rivera to take custody. However, Rivera later opted to leave with the child, realizing he would face arrest for immigration violations if he did not comply. Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized media portrayals of the incident, asserting that ICE was targeting a known criminal, referring to Ojeda-Montoya's prior conviction for stabbing a coworker.

DHS also reported that during the vehicle stop, a group opposed to ICE surrounded the agents, allegedly making threats and using anti-Semitic language. Both Rivera and Ojeda-Montoya entered the U.S. illegally in February 2023 and were subsequently released by the Biden administration. Ojeda-Montoya is currently in ICE custody, awaiting deportation proceedings.