Deisy Rivera Ortega

Deisy Rivera Ortega, the wife of US Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, a veteran of the Afghanistan deployment, was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The detention occurred during an appointment at an immigration office in El Paso, Texas. Serrano, who has 27 years of military service, expressed frustration with ICE's actions, stating, "ICE is out of control." The couple had reportedly gathered documentation regarding their marriage, work, and status. Despite the detention, Ortega, who is Salvadoran, was later released by ICE. Her husband, Serrano, is a US citizen by birth, having been born in Puerto Rico. The incident highlights ongoing concerns and scrutiny surrounding immigration enforcement actions, particularly concerning the families of US military personnel.