Milford highschool pupil detained by ICE, coach confirms – NBC Boston

An 18-year-old Massachusetts highschool pupil, described by his volleyball coach as an “distinctive citizen” who “makes different folks smile,” was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on Saturday morning.

The information has left the Milford group feeling “helpless,” in keeping with the teenager’s volleyball coach.

The scholar, a junior who excels in each sports activities and music at Milford Excessive Faculty, was on his solution to volleyball apply together with his teammates when their automotive was pulled over.

Andrew Mainini, the college’s boy’s volleyball coach, stated he acquired a textual content someday earlier than 8:30 a.m. from a pupil who witnessed the detention. In line with the coach, ICE brokers launched two different college students who had been within the automotive, stating they had been minors.

“I used to be sitting there pondering, ‘This cannot be occurring,'” Mainini stated. “I am an individual who watches a good quantity of reports and it is one factor to see issues occurring on the earth. It is one other to have them instantly impression the folks you’re employed with and take care of each day.”

Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino confirmed over the cellphone Saturday evening that he’s conscious of the teenager’s detention by immigration officers. He stated he’s trying into the matter, however his division was not concerned within the operation. 

Makes an attempt to succeed in the Milford faculty superintendent and ICE officers for remark have been unsuccessful. In response to the detention, a peaceable protest is deliberate for midday Sunday at City Corridor.