Father of USS Lincoln sailor taken into ICE detention while son deployed in Middle East
Summary
The father of a U.S. Navy sailor deployed in the Middle East on the USS Abraham Lincoln was taken into federal immigration detention after being stopped by border patrol in Florida. The sailor’s family says they have been working on his green card approval, while the Department of Homeland Security confirmed he entered the U.S. illegally and will face removal proceedings.Key Facts
- Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, originally from Nicaragua, was detained by U.S. border patrol in Key West, Florida.
- His son, Joshua Aviles, is a sailor deployed for over nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
- Joshua says his father had necessary documents including a driver’s license, social security card, and work permit.
- The family has applied for Luis Aviles Roa’s green card and is waiting for approval.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated that having a family member in the military does not exempt someone from immigration laws.
- Rights groups have criticized recent immigration enforcement for violating rights and causing concern especially among ethnic minorities.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln set a record by staying over 200 days at sea without a port call.
- The USS George Washington recently arrived in the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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