USS Lincoln Sailor Fighting 'Two Battles' as ICE Detain Dad: Veterans Group
Summary
A U.S. Navy sailor, Joshua Aviles, who was deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for over nine months, is facing personal challenges as his father was detained by U.S. immigration authorities. While Aviles continues his military duties, his father, a Nicaraguan national, was arrested by Border Patrol in Florida for illegal entry and is awaiting removal proceedings.Key Facts
- Joshua Aviles served aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during a deployment lasting more than nine months.
- His father, Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Key West, Florida.
- Aviles Roa is a Nicaraguan national who entered the U.S. without legal permission, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- DHS stated that having a family member in the military does not prevent immigration enforcement or grant legal status.
- Aviles Roa had applied for a green card and possessed a driver's license, Social Security card, and work permit.
- The veterans group Repatriate Our Patriots is helping the family and highlighted the difficulty for service members managing military duties while their families face immigration issues.
- More than 50 relatives of active-duty military members have been detained since President Trump’s second term began in January 2025, with several deportations occurring.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln began returning to the U.S. after a long deployment with over 5,000 crew members on board.
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