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Nun Detained Trying to Attend Mass | Texas News
A nun, Sister Leticia Ugbaoja, was detained by ICE while en route to Sunday Mass in McAllen, Texas — sparking outrage and swift bipartisan action. Known locally as Sister Letty, she’s been a decade-long pillar in the Rio Grande Valley, volunteering at church and working as a registered nurse. The Catholic Diocese called the incident “wildly disturbing,” while Congress members Henry Cuellar and Monica De La Cruz intervened, securing her release. Cuellar even spoke directly with her afterward, praising her service. The Diocese is still investigating why she was detained, but the overwhelming…
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