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Nun Detained on Way to Church | Oakland News
A Nigerian nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, was detained by immigration agents in McAllen, Texas, while en route to church—prompting swift backlash from lawmakers and church leaders. Released the same day, she’s a registered nurse and volunteer minister at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Representative Monica De La Cruz and Bishop Daniel E. Flores condemned the incident, calling it disturbing and urging reform in immigration enforcement protocols. The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is investigating, while local officials praised for their intervention. The episode raises urgent questions about how…
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