Nun Arrested By ICE Walking to Mass Speaks Out

Handcuffed in her habit one block from Our Lady of Sorrows, the Nigerian nurse was told no when she asked to receive Communion. ICE now wants her sent to an unnamed third country — her check-in comes Tuesday.

Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja pauses during a news conference at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen, Texas, on July 23. It was her first public statement since ICE agents handcuffed her on her way to Sunday Mass in June. (Michael Gonzalez / AP)

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