A sailor's immigrant father has been released from detention by immigration authorities. Luis Manuel Aviles was detained over the weekend, but is now back with his family. His son, Joshua Aviles, is a Navy handling airman who has been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for nine months. The family confirmed Luis Aviles' release in a statement posted on social media, expressing gratitude for support and asking for understanding and respect as they spend time together.
The family is awaiting the return of Joshua Aviles, who has been at sea for a record-breaking period. Further details about the situation are available from the Department of Homeland Security and other sources. For now, the family is focusing on being together again.
