Annie Ramos, a 22-year-old woman, attempted to register herself as the wife of Matthew Blank, a 23-year-old soldier, in Louisiana during early April. According to family members, including her mother-in-law Jen Rickling, Ramos sought to access benefits available to spouses of military personnel. The registration attempt was interrupted by U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who detained Ramos at the location. “I never imagined that following the procedures, that is, registering my wife, would lead to her being taken away from me,” Blank stated following the arrest. The couple is now engaged in a legal battle to secure Ramos’s release.
The situation has disrupted their plans for the future, and they are focused on her freedom. Details regarding the specific circumstances surrounding the arrest and the legal proceedings are currently unavailable. Further information will be released as it becomes public.
