Woman married to U.S. citizen detained by ICE after church service in Virginia
Jun 23, 2026·Location: 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
Sources
- Luray residents report ICE arrested several people last weekend
WHRO·Jun 18, 2026·archived copy
WVTF·Jun 18, 2026·archived copy
- “It’s just so heart-wrenching”: Luray pastor speaks out after recent ICE arrests
29news.com·Jun 23, 2026·archived copy
WHSV·Jun 23, 2026·archived copy
- Ohio Pastor Tells Heartbreaking Story About a Young Haitian Immigrant No Longer Granted TPS
mediaite.com·Jun 27, 2026·archived copy
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