State Representative Ken Gordon’s Tour of The ICE Field Office in Burlington

June 6, 2025

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an eighteen year-old from Milford MA, was detained by ICE agents on his way to volleyball practice. ICE was initially looking for his father. Marcelo has been released on bond, after being held for six days at the ICE Field Office here in Burlington. State Representative Ken Gordon had the opportunity to tour inside the facility after Marcelo’s release. Representative Gordon sits down with BNEWS Reporter Chris Flaherty to detail what he saw inside in the latest Community Update.

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Chris Flaherty

Chris Flaherty is a production coordinator at BCAT and an advisor for our after-school programs. Chris attended Quinnipiac University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in "Film, Video, & Interactive Media" with a Minor in English Writing in 2013. He is a BHS class of 2009 alumni, and was an active member at BCAT as Voyager and BCAT’s High School growing up. Chris enjoys giving back to the community where he grew up, and can be spotted covering many events about town. He enjoys the holiday season, going to the movies, and has always loved using video as a way of storytelling. He leads all of our entertainment reporting and coverage and produces our features and specials for BNEWS Entertainment Buzz.

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State Representative Ken Gordon’s Tour of The ICE Field Office in Burlington