US soldier’s wife released after arrest by ICE agents at military base

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by Uwa Ede-Osifo
April 7, 2026
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A US soldier's wife, Annie Ramos, was released from federal custody after being detained by ICE agents.

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This case highlights how immigration enforcement policies can directly affect military families, even those with long-term US residency.

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Annie Ramos, the wife of a US soldier, was released from federal custody on Tuesday after being detained last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Ramos, who came to the US from Honduras as a toddler, was arrested at her husband’s military base in Louisiana. Her detention sparked concern regarding the immigration enforcement practices affecting military families. Ramos stated her desire to "live with dignity in the country I have called home since I was a baby."

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