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ICE arrest of Milford student causes community uproar
MILFORD, Mass. (WWLP) – ICE arrests are ramping up around the country, and here in Massachusetts, a detained Milford High School student is drawing national attention.
The community in Milford was left confused and outraged, and now, school leaders are speaking out against actions taken by ICE. This comes after students in Milford walked out of school in protest, demanding freedom and justice for their detained classmate and their educators are following.
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In a statement, the Massachusetts Teachers Association condemned ICE's 'cruel and inhumane actions,' calling for Milford High School junior Marcelo Gomes Da Silva's immediate release.
They're calling on leaders at every level to ensure their schools remain safe spaces of learning, belonging, and safety for all students.
'He was doing everything his parents wanted him to do, going to practice, going to school,' said Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance Executive Director Vatsady Sivongxay.
The Milford Teachers Association is also saying their students are more than just an immigration status, ' we call on leaders at every level to ensure our schools remain safe spaces of learning, belonging and safety for all students – not hunting grounds for ICE agents.'
Marcelo Gomes Da Silva is being held in the Burlington Detention Center. He is scheduled for an initial hearing at the Chelmsford Immigration Court on Thursday. His lawyer said they will be requesting his release from ICE custody on bond.
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