Boston, Massachusetts – On Tuesday, July 20th, Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian immigrant, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a protest in Boston. The protest was organized by the group Movimiento Cosecha to demand the release of all immigrants being held in ICE detention centers.
According to witnesses, Gomes da Silva was participating in the peaceful protest when ICE agents approached him and asked for his identification. When he was unable to provide it, he was taken into custody and transported to the Suffolk County House of Corrections.
Gomes da Silva’s lawyer, Elizabeth Badger, stated that he has been living in the United States for over 20 years and has no criminal record. She also mentioned that he has an ongoing asylum case and is currently awaiting a decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals.
The protest, which took place outside the Suffolk County House of Corrections, was attended by over 100 people. They chanted and held signs demanding the release of Gomes da Silva and all other immigrants being held in detention centers.
In a statement, Movimiento Cosecha expressed their outrage at Gomes da Silva’s detention, stating that it is a clear example of the unjust and inhumane treatment of immigrants by ICE. They also called for the immediate release of Gomes da Silva and all other immigrants being held in detention centers.
ICE has not yet released a statement regarding Gomes da Silva’s detention. However, they have previously stated that they prioritize the arrest and removal of individuals who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security.
This incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the treatment of immigrants in the United States. Many are calling for a reform of the immigration system and an end to the detention of immigrants.
Gomes da Silva’s detention serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by immigrants in the United States. Movimiento Cosecha and other advocacy groups continue to fight for the rights and fair treatment of all immigrants, and this incident only strengthens their determination to bring about change.
