April 22, 2026

Army soldier's wife faces deportation to Mexico despite legal efforts

Deisy Rivera Ortega was detained by ICE on April 14 during a routine immigration interview related to her Parole in Place application.
Despite initial information indicating her release, her attorney Matthew Kozik confirmed she will be deported to Mexico, where she has no ties.
Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano, her husband, is advocating for her rights and struggling with the emotional toll of her detention.