Texas nun detained by ICE on way to Mass is released after lawmakers intervene
TL;DR
Nun Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a registered nurse and parish volunteer in McAllen, Texas, was detained by ICE while walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church for Mass but was released after intervention by local and federal lawmakers; DHS/ICE did not comment, and she is back home as of Monday, highlighting concerns about immigration enforcement at houses of worship.
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- Valley reps. say nun detained by ICE in McAllen is returning home MyRGV.com
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