The headline refers to a recent story from the Boston Herald (published March 5, 2026) about Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and his invited guest to President Trump’s State of the Union address on February 24, 2026.

The guest was Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a teenager from Milford, Massachusetts, described in multiple reports as an undocumented immigrant (often labeled an “illegal alien” in conservative-leaning coverage). He had been detained by ICE in 2025 (reportedly for overstaying a visa, though ICE initially targeted his father), and Moulton brought him to highlight immigration issues and opposition to certain policies.

During the speech, the Department of Homeland Security posted on X identifying Gomes da Silva by name, calling him “an illegal alien who has no right to be in our nation” and emphasizing enforcement. Out of caution for his safety amid heavy law enforcement presence, Moulton’s staff escorted him out of the chamber to the congressman’s office, where he watched the remainder.

The “police deny records request” part stems from a Boston Herald public records request to the Milford Police Department and Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office. They sought two 2021 police reports (dated June 30 and September 15) that reportedly named Gomes da Silva as a person of interest.

Milford Deputy Chief John Sanchioni denied the requests, citing Massachusetts public records law (M.G.L. c. 4 § 7 cl. 26(A)), which exempts certain records. He stated:

• One report (June 2021) “involves a sexual assault and juveniles.”
• The other (September 2021) “involves juveniles.”

No further details were provided, and the reports remain sealed/non-public. The story does not specify Gomes da Silva’s exact role (e.g., victim, witness, or suspect), and some coverage notes he has denied involvement in any assault allegations. The Herald and outlets like Fox News, Twitchy, and others framed this as tying into broader criticism of Moulton’s choice of guest and his immigration stance.

This has fueled partisan commentary:

• Conservative sources (e.g., MassGOP, Howie Carr Show) highlight it as evidence of poor judgment or worse, especially amid Moulton’s apparent Senate ambitions.
• Other reports (e.g., WCVB, New Republic) focus more on the DHS post, the escort out, and Gomes da Silva’s perspective as facing threats.

The story broke recently (March 5), so it’s still developing with reactions mostly on X and right-leaning media. No official charges or further police actions have been reported related to the 2021 incidents. If you’re looking for a specific angle (e.g., Moulton’s response or updates), let me know!