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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.
