Woman detained by ICE released from KY jail after family speaks about her lack of care

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 1, 2026

Words: 346

Last Updated: 1 day, 23 hours ago

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A woman who was detained by federal immigration agents at the Louisville airport a couple of weeks ago has been released from custody Friday.

A federal judge ordered the release of Sarafinah Bukirwa and her family paid her bond, according to media reports.

Earlier this week, Bukirwa’s brother, Isaac Kabunga, appeared with Democratic U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey and said he witnessed ICE agents detain her at the Louisville airport on July 22. He …

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