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Wife of US soldier released from ICE custody

Wife of US soldier released from ICE custody

Summary

Deisy Rivera Ortega, the wife of a U.S. Army soldier, was held in immigration detention for one month before being released. She was arrested at an immigration office in El Paso, Texas.

Key Facts

  • Deisy Rivera Ortega is married to Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano of the U.S. Army.
  • Ortega was detained for immigration reasons at an office in El Paso on April 14.
  • She stayed in a federal immigration detention center for about a month.
  • After one month, Ortega was released from federal custody.
  • Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office provided information about her case.
  • The detention and release happened within the U.S. immigration enforcement system.
  • The case attracted public attention due to Ortega’s connection to a soldier.
  • Her release came after advocacy from elected officials and public awareness.
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