The family of Marcelo Gomes da Silva, the Milford teen detained by ICE on his way to volleyball practice, released a video this week pleading with authorities to release him.

In the video, Gomes’ mother, father, and two young siblings can be seen addressing the camera directly from the teen’s bedroom.

“Please bring my son back, I miss my son so much,” Gomes’ mother, Daiane Pereira, said as her husband João Paulo Gomes Pereira visibly fought back tears and comforted her.

Behind the couple two children identified themselves as Miguel and Mariana, Gomes’ younger siblings. Each took turns addressing ICE officials directly.

“I just really miss having him with me. I just want to give him a hug back. When he gets back, I will give him a really big hug. But, ICE, please get him out. Please,”

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