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A significant controversy has erupted in Boston after the president of the Boston University College Republicans claimed responsibility for initiating an immigration raid. Zac Segal, a BU student, stated in social media posts that he was the one who repeatedly tipped off U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about workers at an Allston car wash.
In a post on the social platform X, Segal wrote that he had called ICE for "months on end" regarding the business. After federal agents conducted a raid at the location on Election Day, the student boasted on social media about instigating the raid, stating that agents had “finally responded to my request to detain these criminals.” Segal’s admission quickly drew widespread condemnation from students, faculty, and local officials, who criticized both the raid and the celebratory nature of his posts.
The incident has placed Boston University at the center of a heated debate. Segal's actions have sparked demands for disciplinary action from across the Boston University community, with students and faculty circulating petitions calling for his expulsion. Protesters argue that his behavior has endangered vulnerable members of the community and fostered an environment of fear on campus. The university administration has acknowledged it is aware of the situation but has not yet announced any formal measures.
The raid itself also faced backlash before Segal’s involvement became public knowledge. The timing of the operation on Election Day drew sharp condemnation from local officials and residents in Allston, who viewed it as a suppressive tactic. The controversy has since broadened to include questions about student conduct, free speech, and the university's responsibility to its community, leaving both the campus and the city grappling with the fallout.
