Army Sgt. Ayssac Correa’s wife, Shirly Guardado, was deported to Honduras despite their efforts to secure her citizenship through military parole in place, highlighting the precarious situation faced by many military families with undocumented members. Although Correa and Guardado had filed paperwork for her green card after their 2022 marriage, and she had been complying with ICE check-ins for years, her application for military parole in place was denied due to an expedited deportation order. This case underscores that military service does not guarantee protection from immigration enforcement, a reality that affects an estimated 80,000 undocumented spouses or parents of service members.

The article also discusses the broader impact of immigration enforcement on military families, noting that deportations can harm military readiness and morale. While some legislative efforts aim to ease green card access for military families, challenges remain, including inconsistent legal assistance and discretionary parole decisions. Advocates emphasize that military families “serve too” and call for policies that recognize their sacrifices, as exemplified by stories like Alejandra Juarez, a deported military spouse granted temporary humanitarian parole but still lacking a clear path to citizenship.