UPDATE!!!

Annie has been released from detention! We are so happy she is back home but they still have a long road ahead of them until she gains her citizenship! She is currently being forced to wear an ankle monitor and is unable to leave the state of Louisiana. Matthew and Annie still have a long legal battle ahead of them. We thank you all for your continued support! 

My sister-in-law has been a part of her community for nearly her entire life, having come to the United States as a baby. She is a student at ASU and has strong ties to the United States. She is married to my brother, Matthew, who is an active duty staff sergeant in the United Staes Army. Recently, our family was shaken when she was detained by ICE, despite her deep roots and connections here.

This situation has placed an enormous emotional and financial strain on all of us, especially as my brother faces the challenges of serving our country while worrying about his wife’s future. We are doing everything we can to support her, but the legal process is complex and costly. The funds raised will go directly toward legal fees to support her citizenship process and to help the family cover any unexpected expenses during this difficult time.

Please support our family as we navigate this legal situation. Any contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. We are deeply grateful for your kindness, generosity, and willingness to stand with us during this difficult chapter. The money will be going to Matthew’s mother Jennifer Rickling so she can pay the lawyer fees and disburse the money to cover the unforeseen expenses.