The arrest of 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes, a high school student in Milford, Massachusetts, by ICE agents while he was en route to volleyball practice, has sparked significant controversy and community protests. Officials from ICE stated that Gomes was detained due to his immigration status as agents were actually searching for his father. This incident has led to widespread outcry in the town, with Governor Healey demanding answers and local students planning walkouts to advocate for their classmate. Many community members have rallied in support, expressing that the arrest has left a deep sense of unease and fear regarding ICE activities in their area. Meanwhile, U.S. immigration officials have defended the operation, claiming Gomes was not the intended target of their enforcement action.