Immigration officials were searching for Marcelo Gomes' father when they said they came across the teenager during a traffic stop.

Immigration officials were searching for Marcelo Gomes' father when they said they came across the teenager during a traffic stop.

A Massachusetts high school student was detained over the weekend in an immigration law enforcement operation targeting his father.

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

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.

Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, who came to the U.S. from Brazil at age 7, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday.