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Nun arrested by ICE as she walked to Mass in Texas is released
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a nun and registered nurse, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while walking to Mass in McAllen, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The arrest prompted social media attention and intervention from South Texas congressional members, including U.S. Rep. Monica de la Cruz.
- Parish officials confirmed Ugboaja's role as a volunteer at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and her nursing background at local health systems.
- Following congressional outreach, Ugboaja was released from immigration custody and returned home.
- The incident highlights increased fears among faith communities due to immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations like houses of worship.
