MILFORD, Mass. —

A Milford, Massachusetts, student returned home to his friends and family after being detained at an ICE detention center for six days.

Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, arrived home, happily standing through the sunroof of a car to a large crowd of loved ones awaiting his return.

Gomes da Silva first greeted his younger brother and sister, and then emotionally embraced his father and mother, before entering a group hug with friends and classmates waiting on the lawn of the family's home.

Marcelo Gomes da Silva was housed at a Burlington facility since he was detained May 31 for his undocumented status following a traffic stop when he was on his way to volleyball practice.

Gomes da Silva was released Thursday afternoon, went to McDonald's, and spoke to reporters about his e

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