Servicemember Reports Father Detained by ICE
A servicemember on the USS Abraham Lincoln reported that their father was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 24, 2026 —
A member of the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln has reported that their father has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The servicemember’s report indicates that their father is currently in ICE custody. Further details regarding the circumstances of the detention, the father’s immigration status, or the specific timeline of events were not immediately available.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing U.S. immigration and customs laws. Detentions by ICE can occur for a variety of reasons related to immigration violations.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Information about the specific command or deployment status of the servicemember was not provided.
No further information regarding the individual servicemember, their family, or the specifics of the detention case has been publicly released by the Navy or ICE at this time. The reasons for the detention and any potential legal proceedings are also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashleigh Fields and The Hill on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
