Woman Removed From Deportation Flight to Brazil Amid Immigration Case Scrutiny
Maisa Lopes Eliaser, wife of a U.S. Army Staff Sgt., was removed mid-flight from a deportation flight to Brazil and released from federal immigration custody. The incident occurred after public attention was drawn to her case, which is part of…
Detroit, MI, August 14, 2026 —
Maisa Lopes Eliaser, the wife of a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, was removed from a deportation flight bound for Brazil and subsequently released from federal immigration custody. The incident occurred while the flight was in progress.
Eliaser’s removal from the flight and release from custody followed increased public attention to her case. Her situation highlights a larger trend of military families experiencing immigration detention, a practice that has been associated with policies from previous administrations.
Following her release, Eliaser has an upcoming appointment. This appointment is scheduled with the objective of attempting to reopen her immigration case and move forward with her green card application.
The specific details regarding the exact timing of the flight, the point at which she was removed, and the final disposition of her immigration status beyond her release from custody were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jack Brook And Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
