The article discusses the impact of President Trump's immigration policies, specifically the extensive crackdown on illegal immigration that has resulted in routine detentions of legal residents and minors. It highlights the story of Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old Brazilian who was detained while heading to a volleyball practice. His experience sheds light on the conditions within ICE facilities, with reports of overcrowding and inadequate treatment. Critics argue that the use of field offices as detention centers exacerbates the problem and calls attention to the human cost of immigration enforcement under the current administration.
"Ever since I got here, they had me in handcuffs. They put me downstairs, and I was in a room with a bunch of 35-year-old men."
"At the end of the day, this place isn't- it's not a good spot to be. Nobody should be in here."
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