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U.S. Soldier Fights for Detained Wife's Freedom

1/18/2026

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  • U.S. Army Reserve pilot Chris Busby, 28, seeks his wife Stephanie Kenny-Velasquez's release after she was detained two days after they obtained the marriage certificate.
  • Stephanie Kenny-Velasquez fled Venezuela in 2021 and was denied bond despite a pending asylum case.
  • Her brother expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
  • Velasquez is held in a processing center with poor conditions.
  • Busby seeks help through Parole in Place, which faced restrictions.