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Trump administration detains families of 50+ active-duty troops

Trump administration detains families of 50+ active-duty troops
50+ military families detained under Trump’s immigration policy. Here’s why · indianexpress.com

The government in the United States has new immigration rules.

These rules say some people who came from other countries may have to leave.

Many of these people are the moms, dads, husbands, and wives of soldiers.

A news group called the Associated Press found that more than 50 soldier family members have been taken and kept in special buildings.

At least six of them have been sent back to other countries.

This makes it hard for soldiers to do their jobs.

One soldier named Hedar said he is too worried about his wife to focus on work.

His wife was taken away in July in front of their six-year-old daughter.

Before, the rules usually protected military families.

Now many people are worried about what will happen next.

Key facts

Family members affected
More than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty US military personnel detained
Family members deported
At least 6
Immediate family members in federal custody
At least 8
Investigation source
Associated Press (AP)
Policy being rolled back
Long-standing bipartisan immigration protections for military families
Case example
Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez (Fort Bliss, Texas) — wife detained outside a Walmart in July in front of their 6-year-old daughter

Quotes

Army Sergeant Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez

Active‑duty U.S. Army sergeant stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas

“How can I even focus on my military career because I have to worry about how my wife is doing?”
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