Sister Leticia Ugboaja
Coverage of Sister Leticia Ugboaja in the Nexus archive.
- Nun detained by ICE on her way to Mass speaks out for first time: ‘For me, a nun, not to go to Mass…it was very, very heartbreaking’
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Nigerian nurse and nun, was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas. She has been granted U.S. protection from removal to Nigeria due to potential torture risks but was arrested in June, prompting congressional intervention and public outcry. Her attorney stated she complied with all legal requirements but faces ongoing immigration uncertainty.
- Texas nun detained by ICE speaks out for first time: ‘It was very heartbreaking for me’
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a nun in Texas, was detained by ICE on June 28 while walking to church in McAllen. She described the experience as 'heartbreaking' and confusing, stating she did not understand what was happening at the time.
- Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
A nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Mass in Texas. She has been granted protection from removal to Nigeria due to potential torture but was briefly arrested, prompting congressional intervention and public attention.
- Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Nigerian nun, was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas. She has been granted protection from removal to Nigeria due to potential torture but was arrested in June, prompting congressional intervention and public attention. ICE planned to remove her to a third country under a disputed policy.
- Nun who was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas says many are in her situation
A nun from Nigeria, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Mass in Texas. She has legal protection from removal due to a 2019 court ruling but was taken into custody without clear explanation, prompting congressional intervention and criticism of ICE's third-country removal policy.
- Questions grow about why ICE arrested a Texas nun
Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained by ICE agents while walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Texas. The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville reported the incident.
- ICE releases Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Roman Catholic nun, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Our Lady of Sorrows church in McAllen, Texas. She was released after members of Congress intervened.
- ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
A nun was detained by ICE while walking to church in Texas but was later released after congressional intervention. She is part of a religious order and works as a nurse. The incident is linked to Trump's immigration policies affecting church attendance.