Immigration Judge Frees 48-Year-Old Father of Navy Sailor After Rapidly Dismissing Case
Updated
Updated · CNN · Aug 25
Immigration Judge Frees 48-Year-Old Father of Navy Sailor After Rapidly Dismissing Case
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Aug 25
Summary
Luis Manuel Aviles was released from federal immigration custody after an immigration judge dismissed his case Monday, hours after he was booked into a Miami detention center.
Saturday’s arrest of the 48-year-old Key West handyman drew backlash after reports highlighted that his son, Joshua Aviles, was serving a ninth month aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
DHS did not immediately explain why Aviles—who his wife said has a U.S. work permit and has lived in the country for 19 years—was arrested and then released.
Margaret Stock, an attorney for military families, called the quick filing and dismissal of charges “super unusual” as lawmakers investigate immigration arrests involving relatives of enlisted service members.
The case landed amid scrutiny of the USS Lincoln’s record uninterrupted deployment, which has raised concerns about supply shortages and sailors’ mental health.