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Texas nun detained by immigration officers sparks social media outcry
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Key Points:
- Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a nun walking to Mass in McAllen, Texas, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers near the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The nun’s arrest sparked social media attention and prompted intervention from South Texas congressional members, including U.S. Rep. Monica de la Cruz.
- Sister Ugboaja is a member of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy, volunteers at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and works as a registered nurse in South Texas.
- Following advocacy by local representatives, Ugboaja was released from immigration custody and returned home by Monday.
- The Department of Homeland Security and ICE have not commented on the incident.
