Coast Guardsman’s Wife Arrested at Key West Base

The wife of an active-duty Coast Guardsman was arrested by federal immigration authorities at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida, after being flagged during a routine security check while moving into military housing. Officials stated her work visa expired in 2017 and that she was under a lawful removal order prior to marrying the Coast Guardsman earlier this year. Her name was identified as an issue during the base access process, leading to her detention by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and Homeland Security Investigations. Conflicting reports exist about whether her arrest was part of a larger immigration sweep in South Florida or an isolated incident. The woman remains in federal custody, and authorities have not released her nationality. The case underscores ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in military communities.