Massachusetts High School Student Arrested by ICE Sparks Outcry

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An 18-year-old high school student in Milford, Massachusetts, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, was detained by ICE during a traffic stop while en route to volleyball practice, sparking community protests and outrage due to his longstanding presence in the U.S. and the circumstances of his arrest amid a broader immigration enforcement operation. The community and local officials have expressed support and concern over the detention, which has deeply affected students, families, and the town.
- ICE arrest of Massachusetts high school student sends shockwaves through town NBC News
- Immigration officials say they intended to arrest father of Milford teen instead The Boston Globe
- ICE defends arrest of Milford High School student, though teen was ‘not the target’ MassLive
- Outcry after Boston teen arrested by Ice agents on way to volleyball practice The Guardian
- ICE detained Mass. high school student while searching for his father, officials say NBC Boston
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