Joshua Aviles, a Navy sailor assigned to the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, said his father has been released from custody. The detainment occurred days earlier as Aviles returned from a lengthy deployment in the Middle East.
Aviles confirmed the release in a statement on Tuesday. He expressed relief that his father is now safe and reunited with family. The sailor did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the release.
The father was arrested by Border Patrol agents amid heightened immigration enforcement efforts. The specific reasons for the detention were not immediately disclosed by authorities. Aviles had publicly spoken out about the situation last week, drawing attention to the case.
The incident gained traction online, with supporters and advocacy groups calling for the father’s release. The sailor’s return from deployment was meant to be a reunion with loved ones. Instead, it became a legal ordeal that overshadowed his homecoming.
Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection have not commented on the case. The agency typically does not discuss individual arrests due to privacy regulations. Aviles’ father’s immigration status remains unclear.
The release marks the end of a tense week for the family. Aviles thanked those who offered support during the uncertainty. He said he hopes to move forward and focus on time with his father.
Authorities have not confirmed whether any charges will follow. The case highlights the ongoing friction between military service members and federal immigration policies. For now, the family is relieved the matter has been resolved.
