Summary
ICE agents detained a man named Marcos Da Silva in Maine, who had a pending green-card petition filed by his U.S. citizen wife. Da Silva, a contractor from Brazil, is now in a detention center in Pennsylvania while the case unfolds. The incident has sparked concerns about immigration enforcement and resulted in protests against ICE activities in Maine.
Key Facts
- Marcos Da Silva was detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Maine.
- Da Silva's wife, Alex, has filed a green-card petition for him, which is still pending.
- ICE confirmed Da Silva is currently held at a Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Pennsylvania.
- Da Silva entered the U.S. as an asylum seeker from Brazil.
- DHS has launched an immigration enforcement operation in Maine called "Operation Catch of the Day."
- President Trump has initiated a large-scale deportation effort across the U.S.
- Anti-ICE protests have increased following recent ICE activities and incidents.
- Governor Janet Mills of Maine expressed concern about ICE operations and the impact on communities.
