
McALLEN, Texas — A nun was released from immigration custody after she was arrested walking to Mass in her habit in South Texas. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Sister Leticia Ugboaja was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, Texas, just a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday when she was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Main Idea: Sister Leticia Ugboaja was released from immigration custody after ICE detained her while she was walking to Mass in South Texas.
Key Points:
ICE arrests near churches can make immigrants, workers, and families fear public places, which may keep people from worship, errands, or work.
Quick congressional intervention and release may reassure some communities that local officials can limit harms in urgent cases.
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