‘This is heartbreaking for me’ — A sailor serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln just found out his father was caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown
Luis Manuel Aviles, a 48-year-old handyman from Key West, Florida, was arrested by immigration authorities while taking his car to the mechanic. His son, Joshua Aviles, is serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln, a vessel that holds the record for the longest uninterrupted time at sea. The nine-month deployment has caused concerns about supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among sailors.
Joshua, who joined the military to help his father achieve citizenship and avoid living in fear of arrest, expressed deep sadness upon learning about his father's detention. He has been working grueling 12-hour shifts for over 250 days without a break on the Lincoln, raising concerns about the impact on service members away from home for extended periods.
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