U.S. Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials

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U.S. Navy sailor Joshua Aviles discovered his father, Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, was arrested by federal immigration officials while Aviles was deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Aviles Roa, a native of Nicaragua, was arrested in Key West, Florida, for illegal entry and is facing deportation proceedings.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that having a family member in the military does not grant immunity from U.S. laws.
Aviles expressed that the arrest has significantly impacted his mental well-being and ability to perform his duties.
Aviles' half-sister mentioned that her stepfather had been living in the U.S. for about 20 years and had a pending application for legal status.

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