Woman married to U.S. citizen detained by ICE after church service in Virginia
Jun 23, 2026 · Luray, VA

ICE agents conducted enforcement operations in Page County, Virginia on June 12, 2026, detaining 16 people in coordination with local law enforcement. Among those arrested was a 48-year-old woman who had lived in the U.S. for 18 years, was married to a U.S. citizen, and was in the process of obtaining her paperwork. She was detained at her home shortly after attending a church service at the REC Center, with her son present during the arrest. Pastor Audre King witnessed multiple ICE operations throughout Luray that evening and subsequently organized community efforts to educate immigrants about their legal rights.
Timeline
Jun 23, 2026—Pastor Audre King organized community response efforts to educate immigrants about their legal rights following the ICE enforcement operations.
Jun 12, 2026—ICE agents arrested 16 people in Page County, Virginia, including a 48-year-old woman married to a U.S. citizen who had lived in the country for 18 years and was in the process of obtaining her paperwork. She was detained at her home after attending church services.
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