U.S. soldier fears newly-freed wife could still be deported by ICE at any time
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier is concerned about the potential deportation of his wife, who was recently released from ICE custody. Despite her release, the couple faces ongoing legal challenges regarding her immigration status. The soldier is seeking to delay his retirement to cover legal fees and navigate the complexities of her case.
- ▪Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano worries his wife could be deported at any moment after her release from ICE.
- ▪Deisy Rivera Ortega, originally from El Salvador, was detained for a month before being released following media attention and political advocacy.
- ▪Rivera Ortega has been fitted with an ankle monitor and must comply with ICE check-ins and home visits while her immigration status is resolved.
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Politics U.S. Army soldier worries wife "can be deported at any moment" even after her release from ICE custody By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez May 20, 2026 / 6:18 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google El Paso, Texas – An active-duty U.S.
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