Luis Manuel Aviles Arrested While Awaiting Son's Return from USS Lincoln

Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by immigration authorities in Key West, Florida, while his son was nearing the end of a nine-month deployment on the USS Abraham Lincoln. This vessel has set a record for extended time at sea, raising concerns about the well-being of service members.

Aviles, a 48-year-old handyman originally from Nicaragua, was taken into custody after leaving home to visit a mechanic. His wife, Argelia, noted that he has lived in the U.S. for 19 years and holds a work permit. His arrest coincides with the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration protections for military families.

Reports indicate that several family members of active-duty military personnel have been deported amid these enforcement actions. Aviles' son, Joshua, who has been working long hours aboard the USS Lincoln, expressed distress over his father's detention, highlighting the emotional toll on their family during this challenging time.