‘Outraged’: Healey demands answers, community rallies after Milford HS student detained by ICE

Gov Maura Healey is demanding answers and a large crowd held a rally in Milford after an -year-old Milford High School trainee was detained by ICE agents on his way to volleyball practice on Saturday In a declaration Sunday Healey declared I m disturbed and outraged by reports that a Milford High School aspirant was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice the day before today Yet again local leaders and law enforcement have been left in the dark with no heads up and no answers to their questions I m demanding that ICE provide immediate information about why he was arrested where he is and how his due process is being protected The comment continued My heart goes out to the Milford society on what was supposed to be a celebratory graduation day The Trump Administration continues to create fear in our communities and it s making us all less safe Hours after Healey s message the Milford region came together after the high school s graduation which featured an empty drum set that he was set to perform on during the ceremony With plenty of people holding signs and chanting No hope no fear immigrants are welcome here a crowd marched to Milford Town Hall to call for his release Several revealed they requested to know why Marcelo was targeted Superintendent Kevin McIntyre explained in a message The Milford Inhabitants Schools play no part in immigration enforcement and aid all of our students and families including those who are immigrants to the United States the announcement read They are members of the district students in our classrooms athletes that compete representing Milford musicians artists friends and neighbors We will do everything in our power to sponsorship our students and families during these formidable times This is a emerging news story stay with NEWS on-air and online for the latest details