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Sister Leticia Ugboaja
Coverage of Sister Leticia Ugboaja in the Nexus archive.
Our Lady of Sorrows Churchplace3ICEorganization1Catholic Diocese of Brownsvilleorganization1U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementorganization1McAllenplace1Congressorganization1U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)organization1Department of Homeland Securityorganization1Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercyorganization1Monica De La Cruzperson1Donald Trumpperson1South Texas Health Systemorganization1
- Questions grow about why ICE arrested a Texas nun
Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained by ICE agents while walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Texas. The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville reported the incident.
- ICE releases Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Roman Catholic nun, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Our Lady of Sorrows church in McAllen, Texas. She was released after members of Congress intervened.
- ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
A nun was detained by ICE while walking to church in Texas but was later released after congressional intervention. She is part of a religious order and works as a nurse. The incident is linked to Trump's immigration policies affecting church attendance.