The petition describes Marcelo Gomes da Silva as “a Dreamer, an active church member, and a young man of faith, service, and leadership.”

"This kid has been sleeping on a cement floor for five days, no access to a shower; he's brushed his teeth twice," said the teenager's attorney.

Marcelo Gomes da Silva, the 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice last week, was granted bond on Thursday.

Milford High School student Marcelo Gomes da Silva was granted bail after being detained by ICE while driving to volleyball practice.

The 18-year-old was detained while on his way to volleyball practice. His Massachusetts community is demanding his release.

Marcelo Gomes da Silva's arrest sparked an outcry from Massachusetts officials and the Mildford community where he has lived since he came to the United States in 2012.

A Massachusetts high school student who was arrested by immigration agents on his way to volleyball practice has been released from custody.

A Massachusetts high school student who was arrested by immigration agents on his way to volleyball practice has been released from custody after a judge granted him bond Thursday. Marcelo Gomes da Silva,

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva is expected to be released soon pending a later immigration hearing. He will likely wear an ankle monitor in the meantime.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials gave a federal judge notice on Wednesday morning about their intention to move Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, the Milford student detained by immigration officials last weekend.