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Protests erupted following the arrest of 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian national and Milford Public High School junior, by ICE agents while heading to volleyball practice. His arrest, deemed a collateral consequence of an operation targeting his father, sparked walkouts by students and community demonstrations demanding his release. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and local officials expressed outrage and called for transparency from ICE, emphasizing Gomes da Silva’s good character and community involvement as he awaits legal proceedings.
