Newlywed wife of US soldier freed by ICE after detention at military base
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Annie Ramos, an undocumented immigrant and wife of US Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank, was detained by immigration agents at a military base shortly after their wedding but has now been released after five days in detention.
- Ramos, who came to the US as a toddler and has no legal status, was arrested while trying to obtain a military ID and activate spouse benefits at the Louisiana base.
- Senator Mark Kelly intervened by contacting immigration officials and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, advocating for Ramos' release.
- Ramos expressed her desire to continue her education and build a life in the US, while Blank emphasized the emotional toll the detention took on their family.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated Ramos had a final removal order after failing to attend a hearing, and encouraged undocumented immigrants to self-deport through the CBP Home App.
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