Lewiston Man Arrested by ICE After Being Told He Wasn't in Trouble

Delfino Nsuka's wife recorded the interaction as he was detained, raising concerns about immigration enforcement tactics.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:55pm

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Delfino Nsuka, a Lewiston man originally from Angola, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials last week despite being told he wasn't in trouble. His wife, Jaylee Shropshire-Nsuka, recorded the interaction on a phone call as Nsuka was detained and taken into custody. Nsuka had applied for asylum and was preparing to adjust his immigration status, according to his wife.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns about the tactics used by immigration enforcement agencies, with some arguing that innocent people are being targeted. It also raises questions about the impact on families when the primary breadwinner is detained, as Nsuka's arrest is "completely stressing our whole family out," according to his wife.

The details

Nsuka was minutes from his home in Lewiston when immigration officials stopped his car and asked him to get out. In a recording of the call, Nsuka can be heard telling his wife that the officials said he wasn't in trouble, but they then proceeded to arrest him. Nsuka is currently being held at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility in Massachusetts and is scheduled to appear in immigration court in February.

  • On January 26, 2026, Delfino Nsuka was arrested by ICE officials in Lewiston, Maine.
  • Nsuka is scheduled to appear in immigration court in February 2026.

The players

Delfino Nsuka

A Lewiston man originally from Angola who had applied for asylum and was preparing to adjust his immigration status.

Jaylee Shropshire-Nsuka

Nsuka's wife, who recorded the interaction with ICE officials on a phone call.

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What they’re saying

“She's literally on the way,”

— Delfino Nsuka

“You can talk with her after,”

— ICE Official

What’s next

Nsuka is scheduled to appear in immigration court in February 2026, where his case will be heard.

The takeaway

This case highlights the concerns about the tactics used by immigration enforcement agencies and the impact on families when the primary breadwinner is detained, even when the individual has followed the proper procedures for their immigration case.