Army Sergeant's Wife Faces Deportation After Detention
Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega, wife of a U.S. Army sergeant, is facing deportation after being detained during a routine immigration interview. Discover the shocking details of her case and the implications for military families.
Shocking Immigration Detention Case
Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega was taken into custody on April 14 in El Paso while attending a routine immigration interview. Initially, her attorney was informed that she would be released, only to later find out that she is facing deportation to Mexico instead.
Rivera Ortega's situation raises serious concerns about the treatment of undocumented family members of military personnel. Key points include:
- •She has a valid work permit through 2030.
- •Rivera Ortega was previously granted withholding of removal from El Salvador.
- •Her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano, has been deployed to Afghanistan three times.
Despite her legal status and ties to the military, the Department of Homeland Security has stated that Rivera Ortega is a criminal illegal alien due to a past conviction for illegal entry. Her attorney is currently pursuing legal avenues to challenge her deportation, including a habeas petition and a writ of mandamus to expedite her case.