A Harvard Law School professor, Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, was arrested after firing air-rifle shots outside a synagogue in Brookline, Massachusetts on Yom Kippur. Gouvêa, a Brazilian citizen, claimed he was 'hunting rats' when apprehended. He later admitted to the unlawful use of an air rifle as part of a plea deal, with other charges being dropped. Following his arrest, his visa was revoked, and he agreed to leave the United States voluntarily before a formal deportation order was issued. The Department of Homeland Security condemned the incident, emphasizing that acts of violence and antisemitism will not be tolerated.