Nicaraguan Handyman with Work Permit Arrested in Key West Amidst Immigration Policy Concerns
Luis Manuel Aviles, a Nicaraguan handyman who has lived in the U.S. for 19 years and has a work permit, was arrested by Border Patrol agents in Key West, Florida. His arrest occurred while his son, Joshua Aviles, was nearing…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 23, 2026 —
Luis Manuel Aviles, a Nicaraguan national who has resided in the United States for 19 years and possesses a work permit, was apprehended by Border Patrol agents in Key West, Florida. The arrest took place as Aviles’s son, Joshua Aviles, was approaching the conclusion of a nine-month deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The circumstances of the arrest have drawn attention and raised concerns regarding the impact of immigration policies, particularly those enacted during the Trump administration, on military families. The rollback of certain immigration protections for those with ties to the U.S. military has been a point of contention.
Details regarding the specific reasons for Mr. Aviles’s arrest or any subsequent legal proceedings were not immediately available. The duration of his residency in the U.S. and his status as a permit holder underscore the complexities of immigration enforcement.
Joshua Aviles’s service on the USS Abraham Lincoln represents a significant commitment, and his father’s arrest during this period adds a layer of personal strain to the family’s situation. The incident serves as a focal point for ongoing discussions about immigration reform and its intersection with national security and military service.
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