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Nun detained by ICE while walking to Mass

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A nun was taken into immigration custody in Texas while walking to Sunday Mass. She had been granted protection from removal to Nigeria due to potential torture. The nun has spoken out about the incident.

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4 sources Jul 24, 2026

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  1. Jul 24, 7:45 AM Religion News Service Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
  2. Jul 24, 8:47 AM America Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
  3. Jul 24, 11:36 AM National Catholic Reporter Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
  4. Jul 26, 10:14 AM Crux Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas

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