Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families

Congressional Democrats are investigating the Trump administration's efforts to deport US military members and their families. This probe follows an Associated Press investigation revealing that over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained. A specific case involves Maisa Lopes Eliaser, a Brazilian national and wife of Army Staff Sgt. Alexis Jaramillo, who is currently held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, La., as of August 2, 2026.