A month-long operation in Massachusetts resulted in the detention of nearly 1,500 individuals labeled as "criminal" and "illegal aliens" by federal officials. While many apprehended had serious criminal charges, including members of violent gangs, others, such as a local teen, posed little to no threat. Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old detained on his way to volleyball practice, had been brought to the U.S. at age five and was not a public safety risk. The contradiction in targeting raises concerns regarding immigrant enforcement practices.
Federal officials reported that in a recent operation in Massachusetts, 1,500 individuals were detained, with 790 having criminal charges or convictions, underlining public safety concerns.
Despite the large number of arrests, some such as Milford teen Marcelo Gomes Da Silva had no significant criminal history, raising questions about the targeting and justification for deportation.
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