Family's Heartbreaking Plea: 18-Year-Old Detained by ICE on Way to Volleyball Practice

Massachusetts Teen Detained by ICE: Family's Plea for Release Milford, MA – The family of 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes Da Silva is desperately seeking his release from ICE custody. Marcelo was detained on June 4th while driving his father's car to volleyball practice. The family has released a video, which has gone viral, expressing their anguish and calling for his immediate release. "My name is Joao Paulo, Marcelo's father. I love my son. We need Marcelo back home." Joao Paulo said in the video, his voice filled with emotion. ICE claims that Marcelo's father was the intended target of the detention due to his alleged illegal immigration status. However, Marcelo's attorney, Robin Nice, argues that this is irrelevant to Marcelo's case, stating that he came into the country lawfully and later transitioned to another visa. The legality of his father's status, she contends, does not justify the detention of her client. The video shows the emotional toll this detention is taking on Marcelo's family, particularly his younger siblings who express their longing for their brother's return. The incident has sparked outrage and protests in Milford, with community members holding signs reading "Free Marcelo" and "Stop Pretending Your Racism is Patriotism." This case highlights the complexities of immigration enforcement and the human cost of such policies. The family's heartfelt plea underscores the need for a more humane and just approach to immigration matters.