Wife of Army soldier to be released after being arrested by ICE

CBS News
April 22, 2026
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The wife of an Army soldier, arrested by ICE, is slated for release from detention.

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The wife of an Army soldier, arrested by ICE, is slated for release from a detention center in El Paso. Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano informed CBS News that he received notification of his wife's impending release. This development follows her arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which typically detains individuals for immigration violations. The release means she will no longer be held in ICE custody.

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