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More than 5K people sign petition to keep Milford teen from being deported
The petition describes Marcelo Gomes da Silva as “a Dreamer, an active church member, and a young man of faith, service, and ...
Milford teen released from ICE custody details conditions he faced in detention: ‘Not a good place’
Holding back tears in a press conference on Thursday, 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes Da Silva detailed the conditions he faced ...
'Stay together.' Milford MA supporters of detained teen rally outside immigration court
Teammates, coaches and friends of Marcelo Gomes da Silva came to Chelmsford in support of him for his immigration hearing.
‘Please, bring my son back’: In emotional video, family of detained Milford teen begs ICE to free their son
The family recorded the video in Gomes’s room, where the teen shares a bunk bed with his younger brother, Miguel.
Spokesperson says there’s a plan forward for Milford teen, his parents, to obtain legal status
Just a day after 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes Da Silva was released from ICE custody, a family spokesperson says there’s a plan ...
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Frozen with fear: Family of Milford teen detained by ICE concerned for their safety
MILFORD — The family of Marcelo Gomes Da Silva said they are "frozen in time" in their home ever since the Milford High School junior was taken away by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
‘Bring Marcelo home’: After commencement, Milford protests ICE for detaining high school student
Instead of performing with the Milford High School band at Sunday's graduation, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva was detained by ...
Immigration judge grants bond to Milford teen arrested on his way to volleyball practice
An immigration judge has granted bond to a Massachusetts high school student who was arrested on his way to volleyball ...