A Texas bishop said he is "grateful to God" that a foreign-born religious sister, detained by immigration authorities in late June, can remain in the U.S. as her case is processed. But, he warned, the outcome of the proceedings — which include the risk of third-country deportation — "remains an open question," with others facing a similar plight. Over the past several years, the African nation has seen ongoing violence against both Christians and Muslims by Islamic extremists. Although the judge's removal protection "legally bars" the U.S. from deporting her to Nigeria, García said, Ugbaoja "remains as a technical matter under a final order of removal." She holds "a valid employment authorization document" while attending all required appointments with immigration officials, he said.