Wife of US soldier is removed from deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody
Summary
Maisa Lopes Eliaser, the wife of a U.S. soldier, was taken off a flight deporting her to Brazil and released from immigration detention after being held for over a month. Her case drew attention after protections for military families were reduced during President Donald Trump’s administration, leading to a congressional investigation.Key Facts
- Maisa Lopes Eliaser is a Brazilian national and married to Army Staff Sgt. Alexis Jaramillo, a U.S. citizen.
- She was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after overstaying a tourist visa from 2019.
- Eliaser was placed on a deportation flight to Brazil but was removed mid-flight following a phone call to ICE officers.
- The case was publicized by the Associated Press, prompting Democratic lawmakers to investigate deportations affecting military families.
- Jaramillo took leave from his Army duties to care for their 5-year-old son during Eliaser’s detention.
- An advocacy group supporting military families facing deportation helped with Eliaser’s release.
- Eliaser has an upcoming appointment to try reopening her immigration case and continue her green card application.
- Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy officer, also looked into the case.
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