Father of sailor deployed on USS Abraham Lincoln released by ICE
The father of Joshua Aviles, who is aboard the USS Lincoln, had been detained by ICE.
The father of a sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln has been released by immigration authorities, according to a Facebook post by the sailor's son. Joshua Aviles detailed his father Luis Manuel Aviles Roa's detention while deployed in a war zone. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the release of Luis, stating they did not dispute the sailor's account.
Luis was arrested by Border Patrol in Key West, Florida, after a vehicle stop and is in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. Joshua expressed gratitude for the support from the family and the public during this difficult time. The DHS clarified that military service does not exempt individuals from immigration enforcement.
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