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Sister Luisa Derouen, a 79-year-old French Dominican nun who has served communities in South Texas for more than 30 years, has been released after spending 21 days in ICE custody. Her detention sparked national attention, prompting advocacy from Catholic organizations, legal teams, and members of Congress. While the Department of Homeland Security says her detention was based on an overstayed religious worker visa, supporters argue her case raises broader questions about immigration enforcement, humanitarian considerations, and the treatment of long-serving religious workers. Read Full Story on Context Corner. https://lnkd.in/d9Agy9QR #Texas #Immigration #ICE #Catholic #ReligiousFreedom