VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-23
“(h)aving a family member in the military is not a free pass to violate our nation's laws.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
DHS did not dispute that Aviles lacks a criminal record but said having a military family member does not exempt someone from immigration enforcement.
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