Army reservist says his wife, a Venezuelan, has been held in detention for weeks
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- U.S. Army Reserve pilot Chris Busby's wife, Stephanie Kenny-Velasquez, was detained by ICE shortly after their marriage despite her pending asylum case and no criminal record.
- Velasquez, originally from Venezuela, came to the U.S. in 2021 seeking safety and had been building a life in Austin, working and studying for a real estate license.
- Her detention has caused significant emotional and physical strain, with limited contact allowed and poor detention conditions reported by Busby.
- The couple is seeking relief through the military’s Parole in Place program, but recent policy changes and legal rulings have restricted access to this option.
- Busby expresses deep frustration and willingness to sacrifice his career to secure Velas
