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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 24, 2026San Diego

ICE detains father of active-duty sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Luis Manuel Aviles, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor currently deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, as part of an administration-wide effort to increase deportations of military family members. The arrest occurred in Key West, Florida, while the sailor, Joshua Aviles, has been serving on a record-breaking, multi-month deployment in the Middle East.

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Why It Matters

The detention highlights the ongoing shift in federal policy regarding immigration protections for the families of active-duty military personnel, which can impact the legal status and residency of serv members' relatives.

Key Facts

  • Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by Border Patrol agents on Saturday in Key West, Florida.
  • The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Aviles is in ICE custody and faces deportation.
  • Joshua Aviles, the son of the detainee, is currently serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
  • The Trump administration is currently rolling back immigration protections for military families.
  • At least dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops have been detained by immigration authorities.
  • At least six family members of military personnel have been deported, according to AP reporting.
  • Military parole-in-place is a program that allows certain family members of service members to obtain legal status, though it excludes those who overstayed visas or applied at the border.
  • Joshua Aviles has been working 12-hour shifts for over 250 days on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
  • The Department of Homeland Security stated that having a family member in the military does not grant immunity from immigration law enforcement.

Who's Mentioned

otherUSS Abraham Lincoln“U.S. Navy vessel currently deployed.”personLuis Manuel Aviles“Father of a U.S. sailor, detained by ICE.”personJoshua Aviles“U.S. Navy sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.”personArgelia Aviles“Wife of Luis Manuel Aviles.”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary.”locationKey West“Location of the arrest.”personKatherine Delgado“Sister of Joshua Aviles.”