Lucas dos Santos Amaral, a Marlborough man originally from Brazil, was unexpectedly transferred by ICE from Massachusetts to a facility in Texas. His attorney, Eloa Celedon, noted the unusual circumstances surrounding his detention, as Amaral has no criminal record, which is typically a reason for such transfers. He entered the U.S. legally in 2017 but overstayed his tourist visa. The situation has raised red flags regarding ICE's handling of cases that don't involve serious criminal backgrounds, especially in light of President Trump's deportation promises. Amaral is now separated from his family in Massachusetts, prompting legal action for his release.
President Donald Trump has long promised mass deportations, vowing in his inaugural address to begin sending "millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came."
Amaral's lawyers have opted for a multi-pronged approach, sending a request for his release to ICE as they navigate this unexpected situation.
Eloa Celedon, Amaral's attorney, emphasized the irregularity of his detention, noting that typically such transfers are for individuals with a criminal record, which Amaral lacks.
Celedon described Amaral's situation as being at the 'wrong place at the wrong time,' highlighting the unpredictability of ICE's actions against undocumented immigrants.
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