Teen Released From ICE Custody After Days of Protest

Milford High School student Marcelo Gomes Da Silva's detention by ICE sparked outrage and protests. The 18-year-old was apprehended on his way to volleyball practice. His lawyer, [Lawyer's Name], described the conditions in ICE custody as "less than adequate." A judge ruled in favor of his release, citing that he was not a flight risk and did not pose a threat to the community. The release was met with jubilation from supporters who gathered outside the immigration court in Chelmsford. "It is a travesty and a waste of our judicial process to have to go through this," stated [Lawyer's Name] during a press conference. Marcelo's cousin, Marcelo Bastos, also attended the hearing in support, acknowledging the family's mistake of living in the country illegally. The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and their impact on individuals and families.