The wife of a 27-year-old U.S. Army sergeant was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during an immigration appointment in El Paso, Texas, according to the service member.

The active-duty sergeant told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he does not understand the reason for his wife's detention. The incident occurred during what was described as a scheduled immigration appointment.

The sergeant expressed frustration with ICE's actions, though specific details about his wife's immigration status or the circumstances leading to the detention were not provided in available reports.

ICE has not publicly commented on the specific case. The agency typically does not discuss individual cases due to privacy regulations, though it maintains that enforcement actions are conducted in accordance with federal immigration law.

The detention highlights ongoing tensions between military families and immigration enforcement, particularly in cases where service members have spouses who may be navigating the immigration system. Military advocacy groups have previously raised concerns about immigration enforcement affecting military families.