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Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor released from immigration custody
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Key Points:
- Luis Manuel Aviles, father of a US Navy sailor deployed in the Middle East for nine months, was released from immigration detention after his arrest sparked public backlash.
- Aviles, a Nicaraguan handyman with a US work permit living in Florida for 19 years, was detained while taking his car to the mechanic, but an immigration judge dismissed his case shortly after.
- His arrest is part of a broader pattern of immigration enforcement targeting family members of enlisted US soldiers under President Trump's immigration policies, prompting a congressional investigation into the Department of Homeland Security.
- Joshua Aviles, his son serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlighted the challenges of extended deployment, including long work hours and mental health concerns, as the ship set a record for uninterrupted time at sea.
- Immigration experts noted the unusual speed of the case’s dismissal, while DHS has not provided an explanation for the arrest and release.
