ICE detains wife of US veteran in latest detention of military spouse
Arelys Barahona Martinez was arrested during a check-in, her husband, retired Staff Sgt Warren Trujillo, told the BBC
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Notable Quotes
"I just don't understand, we have a family here, and they're breaking us up."
— Warren Trujillo , Other
"To us, it was as a regular check-up day, we were always doing everything by the book."
— Warren Trujillo , Other
"I'm stuck here, I don't know what to do."
— Warren Trujillo , Other
"I didn't expect this to happen to her yesterday."
— Mark Shmueli , Other
"Arelys Barahona Martinez was arrested during a check-in."
— Warren Trujillo , Other
"I don’t really understand why, because she followed the rules of immigration by the T since day one."
— Jose Serrano , Activist
"When the promise to protect those who serve is delayed, military readiness suffers."
— Danitza James , Activist
Key People
Arelys Barahona Martinez is a US Army veteran's wife who was recently detained by ICE.
Danitza James is a military veteran and leader of a support group for deported service members.
Deisy Rivera Ortega is the wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano, who was detained by ICE.
Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is a 27-year veteran of the US Army.
Mark Shmueli is the attorney representing Arelys Barahona Martinez.
Matthew Kozik is the attorney for Deisy Rivera Ortega.
Warren Trujillo is a retired Staff Sergeant and the husband of Arelys Barahona Martinez.
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Arelys Barahona Martinez was arrested during a check-in, her husband, retired Staff Sgt Warren Trujillo, told the BBC
Retired Staff Sgt. Wilmer Trujillo urges ICE to release his wife, Arelys Barahona-Martinez, who was detained during a routine check-in in Dallas and faces deportation to Honduras.
Retired Staff Sgt. Wilmer Trujillo speaks out after his wife, Arelys Barahona-Martinez, was detained by ICE during a check-in appointment in Dallas, Texas.
Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano expresses confusion and distress after his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was arrested by ICE during an immigration interview in El Paso, Texas.
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