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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 students relieved classmate was released from ICE custody, worried about his future
Many people in the town of Milford, Massachusetts are overjoyed that 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva is out of ICE ...
'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.
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 ...
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Milford High student released from ICE detention, and congressmen tour controversial Burlington facility
After his release, the teen described having to stay in the Burlington office facility for six days, sleeping on a concrete ...
‘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 ...
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 ...