Marcelo Gomes da Silva
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is an 18-year-old Brazilian student at Milford High School who was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while heading to volleyball practice. His father, João Paulo Gomes Pereira, was the intended target of the operation, which led to an outpouring of support from the community as residents rallied for his release. Marcelo's case has sparked conversations about immigration policies and the impacts on families.
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Marcelo Gomes da Silva was detained in May 2024 while driving the car of his father, who was being sought by authorities.
Dems host alleged illegal aliens as guests at State of Union, DHS says
United States· 2026-02-25
Marcelo is a Brazilian student who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents while driving to volleyball practice.
'Chorei muito, dormi no concreto e tive medo de ser deportado', conta jovem brasileiro preso pela imigração dos EUA
Brazil· 2025-06-13
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is mentioned in the context of being detained by ICE.
CNN affiliate video shows National Guard troops present in LAUnited States· 2025-06-08
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is mentioned in the context of being detained by ICE.
Video: ‘We use only his words’: ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ actor on Edward R. Murrow’s influenceUnited States· 2025-06-07
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old high school student, was arrested on his way to volleyball practice and granted bond by an immigration judge.
Immigration judge grants bond to Massachusetts teen arrested on his way to volleyball practiceUnited States· 2025-06-05
The family of a teenager from Massachusetts who was detained recorded an emotional plea asking ICE officials to release Marcelo Gomes da Silva.
Family begs ICE to return detained teenUnited States· 2025-06-05
The little brother of detained teen Marcelo Gomes da Silva sends a message to ICE.
‘Please, get him out’: Little brother of detained teen sends a message to ICEUnited States· 2025-06-05
Marcelo Gomes da Silva is an 18-year-old honor student who was detained by ICE while on his way to volleyball practice.
EUA pedem “criatividade” para aumentar número de imigrantes detidos | EUA
Portugal· 2025-06-04Marcelo Gomes da Silva is an 18-year-old junior who was arrested by ICE while on his way to volleyball practice.
Marcelo Gomes da Silva: A Massachusetts community rallies for the release of a beloved high schooler detained by ICEUnited States· 2025-06-04
Marcelo Gomes, an 18-year-old student, was mistakenly detained by immigration agents in the U.S.
Agentes de imigração prenderam estudante brasileiro por engano nos EUA; pai era o alvo da operaçãoBrazil· 2025-06-03
