Support continues to grow for Marcelo Gomes Da Silva , the Milford High School student detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last weekend. His father spoke exclusively with us , sharing how devastating his son's absence has been for the family.

Gomes Da Silva's dad tells us his son’s faith is what’s helping him get through this difficult situation, as well as the support from the community.

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Tuesday night, during the Milford High School boys’ varsity volleyball playoff game that Gomes Da Silva was supposed to be competing in, his teammates and the community rallied in support of him, wearing white shirts, urging authorities to “Free Marcelo.”

Gomes Da Silva had been on his way to volleyball pract

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