Summary
The wife of a U.S. soldier, Annie Ramos, was detained by immigration agents shortly after their wedding and later released. She entered the U.S. as a child without legal status and was arrested at a military base. She now focuses on securing her legal status and continuing her studies.
Key Facts
- Annie Ramos, married to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank, was detained by immigration agents.
- Ramos, originally from Honduras, entered the U.S. when she was about two years old.
- She was detained at a military base where her husband is stationed, days after their wedding.
- Ramos was held for five days in a detention center.
- She aims to secure her legal status in the U.S. and pursue her education.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated she has no legal status in the U.S.
- Senator Mark Kelly intervened to help secure her release.
- Ramos had a removal order issued when she was a toddler due to not appearing at an immigration hearing.
