Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old high school student from Massachusetts, has been granted bond after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week. The decision came on Thursday when a judge determined that Gomes da Silva does not pose a danger to the community.

Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian national and junior at Milford Public High School, was arrested on Saturday while driving his father's car. He was stopped and detained even though his father was the intended target of the ICE operation. During the immigration hearing, the judge noted that the government failed to prove that Gomes da Silva was a threat to public safety. However, she expressed concerns about a potential flight risk.

"For that reason, the court will grant a $2,000 bond," the immigration judge stated.

His attorney, Robin Nice, highlighted the poor conditions Gomes da Silva faced while in custody at a holding facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts. "He's been sleeping on a cement floor, he was sick, he had no bed," Nice reported. She emphasized that her client has no criminal record, describing him as "as clean as a whistle."

Nice also mentioned that Gomes da Silva is an upstanding member of the community, supported by numerous letters attesting to his character. The bond grant allows him to return home while his immigration case continues.