Community Protest

ICE Detains High School Student; Community Outraged

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old Milford High School junior, was detained by ICE agents Saturday morning while en route to volleyball practice, sparking outrage and a large community protest. Governor Healey demanded answers regarding the arrest, citing a lack of communication from ICE and concerns about due process. Hundreds, including students, educators, and local officials, rallied in support of Da Silva, highlighting his positive contributions to the school and community. The incident has raised concerns about the impact of immigration enforcement on students and families in Milford, a town with a significant foreign-born population.

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Neighbors Confront ICE, Sparking Fears of Violence

In Worcester, Massachusetts, the arrest of Brazilian national Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira by ICE agents sparked a public outcry and a protest. Worcester Police Chief Saucier and City Manager Batista released bodycam footage showing the chaotic scene and subsequent arrest of Oliveira’s daughter, who attempted to intervene. Batista issued an executive order prohibiting local police from participating in immigration enforcement except to ensure officer safety. While the city acknowledged the distress caused, it emphasized its inability to interfere with federal detainment, and the court will soon decide on the daughter’s case.

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