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ICE releases Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit

ICE releases Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit

Summary

A Catholic nun named Sister Leticia Ugboaja was stopped by US immigration agents while walking to church in Texas. After lawmakers intervened, she was released and returned home.

Key Facts

  • Sister Ugboaja was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows church in McAllen, Texas, near the US-Mexico border.
  • US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained her on Sunday.
  • The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville said she volunteers at the church and is a registered nurse.
  • Local politicians, including Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz, spoke to federal officials to secure her release.
  • Sister Ugboaja was released and returned home on Monday.
  • The detention happened during immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term.
  • Some religious leaders are helping members who fear leaving their homes by offering online services and errands.
  • Neither DHS nor ICE has commented publicly on the situation yet.
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