
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — An immigration judge granted a bond on Thursday to a Massachusetts high school student arrested on his way to volleyball practice last weekend. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, who came to the U.S. from Brazil at age 7, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday.
Main Idea: An immigration judge granted bond for Massachusetts teen Marcelo Gomes da Silva after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the way to volleyball practice.
Key Points:
The ICE arrest of a long-time student may raise fear in immigrant families and make some people less willing to report crimes or cooperate with officials.
The bond decision and court review may reassure communities that immigration cases can get judicial checks before long detentions.
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