Massachusetts Teen Detained by ICE: Family's Heartbreaking Plea

Milford Teen Detained by ICE: Family Pleads for Release A wave of concern has washed over Milford, Massachusetts, following the unexpected detention of 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The incident occurred Saturday morning as Gomes drove to volleyball practice. ICE officials stated that the operation's target was actually Gomes' father, Joao Paulo Gomes-Pereira, who is also featured in a video released by WBZ-TV. "We need Marcelo back home," a distraught Joao Paulo Gomes-Pereira said in the video, his voice heavy with emotion. "It's not a family without him." The family's plea underscores the emotional toll of immigration enforcement. The video shows Gomes' younger siblings visibly upset by his absence. Marcelo's mother added, "I miss him so much. I just really miss having him with me." She is hopeful for his return. Marcelo is currently being held at an ICE detention center in Burlington, Massachusetts, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The incident highlights the complexities of immigration law and its impact on families. The community awaits the outcome of Thursday's hearing.