Undocumented Immigrant Wife of Soldier Released from Detention

0:00It's April 7. This is Global News Today, your AI-powered source for world news. A 22-year-old undocumented immigrant from Honduras, named Annie Ramos, just got released after five days in detention. She's married to US Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank, and they got hitched only days before immigration agents grabbed her at the military base in Louisiana, where he stationed. The couple drove from Houston to the base around Easter weekend to sort out her military ID and spouse benefits. Ramos, who's lived in the US since she was a toddler in studies biochemistry, got detained on April 2 when agents checked her papers during the appointment. Her husband called it the worst days of his life, but now he's relieved and ready to bring her home. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly stepped in, contacting officials to push for her release, saying families like theirs shouldn't suffer like this. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security insists she has no legal status and even promotes self deportation with cash and free flights.

1:03Critics point out this breaks from old policies that cut slack to military families, and it could hurt troop morale. Ramos wants to finish her degree, secure her future, and build a life with Blank as a years up for deployment training later this month. Their story highlights the tough spot service members loved ones face in today's immigration crackdown.