Milford, MA - Hundreds of students at Milford High School participated in a walkout Monday morning to demonstrate against the arrest of their classmate, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Gomes Da Silva, an undocumented high school student, was apprehended during an ICE operation over the weekend.
The arrest has ignited a wave of protests and renewed calls for immigration reform within the community. Students carried signs and chanted slogans demanding Gomes Da Silva's release and an end to ICE enforcement actions targeting young people.
According to ICE officials, Gomes Da Silva was not the primary target of the operation. However, they maintain that he was taken into custody due to his undocumented status and potential violation of immigration laws. The agency has not released further details about the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
The situation has drawn criticism from local politicians and advocacy groups, who argue that ICE's actions are disruptive and harmful to students and the community. They are calling for a thorough investigation into the arrest and urging ICE to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. The protests are ongoing, and the future of Gomes Da Silva remains uncertain.
Massachusetts Students Protest ICE Arrest of Classmate
Students at Milford High School in Massachusetts walked out of class Monday to protest the arrest of their classmate, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva. Gomes Da Silva, an undocumented student, was taken into custody by ICE over the weekend. Officials claim he was not the intended target of the operation. The arrest has sparked debate and calls for immigration reform.
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