After an Island worker and his teenage son were detained by the U.S. Coast Guard and transferred into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody earlier this week, Vineyard organizers rallied on Saturday for their release.

Protesters march through Menemsha. – Ray Ewing
Alexis Moreis giving remarks by Menemsha beach. – Ray Ewing
David Vanderhoop spoke to the crowd from a truck bed. – Ray Ewing
Over 100 gathered near the spot where the father and son were detained. – Ray Ewing
Chants and protest songs rang through Menemsha. – Ray Ewing
The crowd made butterflies as a symbol of solidarity. – Ray Ewing
Organizers kept the program moving. – Ray Ewing
The march ended down by the Coast Guard Station. – Ray Ewing
Tobias Vanderhoop spoke for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head/Aquinnah. – Ray Ewing
Buddy Vanderhoop shows his support. – Ray Ewing

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