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‘I feel betrayed’: US Army soldier fighting to get wife, mother of 5-year-old son, back from ICE
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jay McCully, Jordan Gartner , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The soldier, Staff Sergeant Alexis Jaramillo, has served in the US Army for 11 years.
A US Army soldier is seeking to reunite with his wife, who has been detained by immigration authorities. The soldier, Staff Sergeant Alexis Jaramillo, has served in the US Army for 11 years. His wife, Maisa Lopes Eliaser, was taken into custody after what was believed to be a routine immigration interview.
Jaramillo is feeling a sense of betrayal due to the situation. The family had traveled to Montgomery, Alabama for the interview, which was with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Further details about the case are available from the source.
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Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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