The protesters plan to demand that the city council request the City Manager to draft a new policy that would prevent Worcester Police officers from becoming involved in ICE operations.

President Trump's deportation push divided a family in Worcester and prompted a standoff between federal and local police officers and members of the community.

On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people showed up to Worcester Common on Mother’s Day for a peaceful protest that was organized by Mass 50501, part of a nationwide, grassroots movement.