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News in English (USA) / 03.06.2025 / 04:00

Community Outrage After ICE Detains Milford High School Student on Way to Practice

A Massachusetts high school student, Marcelo Gomes, was arrested by ICE while driving to volleyball practice, igniting widespread protests and community rallies demanding his release. The local outcry intensified as classmates organized walkouts and hundreds gathered to support the 18-year-old, who was reportedly not the target of the ICE operation aimed at his father. Massachusetts Governor Healey has demanded answers from federal officials, who defended the arrest, stating it was part of their mission to identify and remove individuals with problematic immigration statuses. Despite this, many community members and school officials have voiced concerns, emphasizing that Marcelo is a `kid` and should not be subjected to such actions. An emergency order has temporarily halted ICE from transferring him out of state while calls for justice continue to grow.
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