Leticia Ugboaja

Sister Leticia "Letty" Ugboaja, a Roman Catholic nun, was recently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Mass in her habit in McAllen, Texas. The incident occurred on a Sunday as she was en route to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, located near the U.S.-Mexico border. Following her detention, Sister Leticia was released from ICE custody. She later spoke at a news conference, highlighting that many others are in similar situations. Her case has drawn attention to the experiences of immigrants and religious figures interacting with immigration enforcement in the region.