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Teen Immigrant Invited to Trump’s State of the Union

2/12/2026

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  • Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian teen arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2020.
  • Representative Seth Moulton invited Gomes, highlighting his role as a symbol for young immigrants facing systemic challenges.
  • Although excited, Gomes feels nervous about flying alone due to fears of ICE detentions.
  • He plans to take notes during the speech as a learning opportunity and is currently fighting deportation efforts after applying for asylum.