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Milford Teen in ICE Custody Awaits Bond Hearing as Detention Hold Expires

His family reports the 18-year-old has developed flu-like symptoms accompanied by anxiety during transfers between Massachusetts detention centers

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, 18, has been in the country since 2013, his attorney says.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons announces that his agency took nearly 1,500 immigrants into custody in Massachusetts over the month of May during a news conference at the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse in Boston, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)
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Overview

  • ICE agents pulled over Marcelo Gomes Da Silva on May 31 in Milford under Operation Patriot and detained the 18-year-old after discovering he lacked legal status.
  • A federal judge’s 72-hour hold barring his transfer from Massachusetts ends June 4, with an immigration hearing set for June 5 to consider bond.
  • Defense attorneys will urge the Chelmsford Immigration Court to release him on bond, citing his strong community ties and lack of criminal record.
  • Family reports he has developed flu-like symptoms and anxiety after transfers between Burlington and Plymouth detention facilities.
  • Hundreds of students, residents and state leaders including Governor Healey have held walkouts, protests and fundraisers calling for his return.