A federal judge denied the federal government’s request Wednesday to move a Milford teenager who was arrested by immigration agents last week from Burlington to Rhode Island. The decision came on the eve of a hearing over whether the teen should be released while challenging efforts to deport him.

A lawyer for 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva , a Milford High School junior, opposed the out-of-state transfer, arguing it would interfere with his scheduled appearance Thursday at a bond hearing before an immigration judge in Chelmsford. She also said it would impact pre-approved plans for him to meet with his immigration attorney Wednesday evening to plan for that hearing.

US District Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. sided with the defense, quickly denying the government’s request. He had

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