Moulton's State of the Union Guest Linked to Police Reports Involving Sexual Assault and Juveniles

Congressman Seth Moulton's illegal immigrant guest at the State of the Union address is named in police reports, according to authorities.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Congressman Seth Moulton's illegal immigrant guest during the State of the Union address, Marcelo Gomes da Silva, is referenced in police reports involving sexual assault and juveniles, according to police. The Milford Police Department denied requests for the specific reports, citing they involve 'sexual assault and juveniles' and 'juveniles.' Moulton had brought da Silva as his guest in a highly publicized trip, calling him a 'great American' and 'patriot.' Da Silva recently testified on Beacon Hill in support of proposed legislation to restrict ICE agents' actions.

Why it matters

This case raises questions about the vetting process for high-profile political guests and the potential risks of bringing individuals with unresolved legal issues into the public spotlight. It also highlights the ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and the protection of vulnerable populations.

The details

According to the Boston Herald, the Milford Police Department denied requests for two police reports from June and September 2021 that referenced Marcelo Gomes da Silva, citing that the reports involved 'sexual assault and juveniles' and 'juveniles.' Moulton had brought da Silva as his guest to the State of the Union address, and da Silva recently testified on Beacon Hill in support of legislation to restrict ICE agents' actions.

  • In June 2021, a police report (21-16254-OF) involving Marcelo Gomes da Silva and juveniles was filed.
  • In September 2021, another police report (21-23101-OF) involving Marcelo Gomes da Silva, sexual assault, and juveniles was filed.

The players

Marcelo Gomes da Silva

An illegal immigrant who was Congressman Seth Moulton's guest at the State of the Union address and has recently testified on Beacon Hill in support of legislation to restrict ICE agents' actions.

Congressman Seth Moulton

A U.S. Representative who brought Marcelo Gomes da Silva as his guest to the State of the Union address, calling him a 'great American' and 'patriot.'

Milford Police Department

The law enforcement agency that denied requests for police reports involving Marcelo Gomes da Silva, citing the reports involved 'sexual assault and juveniles' and 'juveniles.'

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What they’re saying

“The records you are requesting are not public records in accordance with M.G.L. c. 4 s. 7 cl. 26 (A). Report 21-23101-OF involves a sexual assault and juveniles. Report 21-16254-OF involves juveniles.”

— John Sanchioni, Milford Deputy Chief (Boston Herald)

“Gomes DaSilva is an illegal alien who has no right to be in our nation. We are committed to enforcing the law and fighting for the arrest, detention, and removal of aliens like him.”

— Department of Homeland Security (X (formerly Twitter)

“We all know Marcelo because of his tragic immigration story where he was thrown in a detention facility for days on end, sleeping on a concrete floor and not even given a Bible … and yet throughout that time he insisted on helping others, [was] more focused on translating for other detainees and helping them contact their families than even his own safety.”

— Congressman Seth Moulton (MSNOW)

What’s next

The Herald is appealing both the Milford Juvenile Court and the Milford Police's denial of releasing Gomes da Silva's background on the ground Moulton has turned the teen's story into a public debate on ICE enforcement.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex and often controversial intersection of immigration enforcement, political agendas, and the protection of vulnerable individuals. It raises concerns about the vetting process for high-profile political guests and the potential risks of bringing individuals with unresolved legal issues into the public spotlight.