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July 23, 2026
Sister Leticia Ugboaja Speaks Out After ICE Detention
- Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained by ICE for several hours on June 28 while walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, Texas.
- Despite having a valid work permit and protection from removal due to potential torture in Nigeria, she was taken into custody without clear explanation.
- Following her release, Ugboaja is scheduled to meet with ICE officials on July 28 and continues to advocate for due process for others facing similar situations.
3 Sources
- Nun who was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas says many are in her situationJul 23, 2026 at 5:42 PM · ABC News
- Nun detained by ICE while walking to Mass speaks out: Many of us ‘followed every rule’Jul 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM · Independent
- Texas nun detained and released by ICE speaks outJul 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM · CNN