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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Border Patrol arrests Luis Manuel Aviles while his son serves on the USS Abraham Lincoln

Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by immigration authorities while his son was deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln. The arrest occurred during the son's ninth month of an extended, record-breaking deployment at sea.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights the intersection of federal immigration enforcement actions and the families of active-duty U.S. military personnel.

Key Facts

  • Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by immigration authorities.
  • The arrest took place while Aviles' son was serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
  • The son had been at sea for nine months at the time of the arrest.
  • The USS Abraham Lincoln set a U.S. military record for the longest uninterrupted time at sea.
  • Concerns were raised regarding supply shortages and mental health for soldiers on the vessel.

Who's Mentioned

personKatherine Delgado“Daughter of Luis Manuel Aviles”other48“Age of Luis Manuel Aviles”personLuis Manuel Aviles“Handyman in Key West arrested by Border Patrol”personJoshua Aviles“Son of Luis Manuel Aviles, serving on USS Lincoln”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency responsible for the arrest”other28“Age of Katherine Delgado”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary”otherUSS Abraham Lincoln“U.S. Navy vessel where the son of the arrested individual was serving.”organizationUSS Abraham Lincoln“Navy vessel currently deployed”organizationBorder Patrol“Federal agency responsible for the arrest.”personArgelia Aviles“Wife of Luis Manuel Aviles”other47“Age of Argelia Aviles”other12“Hours worked by Joshua Aviles”