Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old high school student from Milford, was recently detained by ICE agents targeting his father. He was arrested while driving his father's car to volleyball practice, and his lawyer asserts that he has no criminal record. A federal judge has currently blocked his deportation as lawyers filed a writ of habeas corpus to challenge his detention. The incident has sparked backlash among students, leading to a walkout in protest against the detention of their classmate, highlighting the impact of immigration enforcement on local communities.
"No one voted for high schoolers getting detained on their way to volleyball practice. No one benefits from this. These arbitrary detentions only rip families and communities apart."
"Gomes-Da Silva remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings," an ICE spokesperson said, highlighting the student’s legal situation.
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