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Immigration authorities re-detained previously paroled individual after discretionary release

Mar 2, 2026

Jendry Alberto Carillo-Gutierrez entered the United States without inspection in October 2022, was encountered by immigration authorities, and was subsequently granted discretionary parole by DHS. On March 2, 2026, he was re-detained by ICE. The court ordered his immediate release under the same conditions as before his re-detention and enjoined future re-detention without proper procedures.

South Bronx clinic counselor deported to Venezuela despite court order

Mar 2, 2026New York, NYVenezuela

Kamal Morales, a 40-year-old counselor at a South Bronx HIV clinic, was detained on March 2, 2026, during a routine immigration check and deported to Venezuela despite a pending federal court case and marriage to a U.S. citizen. Judge Michael J. McShane ruled on March 30 that Morales' re-detention lacked legal basis and ordered the government to show cause by April 7, but Morales was deported before the government responded. Morales had lived in the U.S. for 12 years, had no criminal record, and consistently appeared for required immigration appointments.

San Juanita Guerra, 73, released on bond after three weeks in ICE detention

Mar 2, 2026Edinburg, TXMexico

San Juanita Guerra, a lawful permanent resident, was detained by ICE on March 2 at the Progreso International Bridge over a 1994 conviction involving an unloaded firearm. She was held at El Valle Detention Center for over three weeks before being released on a $15,000 bond and now wears an ankle monitor while her legal case continues. Guerra reported difficult detention conditions including inadequate access to water, medications, and medical care despite her heart and kidney conditions. She says she had completed probation and community service for the 1994 incident decades ago.

Federal judge issues final notice to Trump admin over unlawful immigrant jailings

Mar 2, 2026West Virginia

A U.S. District Judge in West Virginia issued a final notice to the federal government regarding continued unlawful detention of immigrants without individualized custody determinations. Judge Joseph R. Goodwin ruled that the government has repeatedly violated the Fifth Amendment by detaining immigrants without proper legal procedures. The judge warned of legal consequences for state and federal officials if the unlawful detention practices continue.

Three men arrested in north Phoenix human smuggling operation investigation.

Mar 2, 2026Phoenix, AZMexico

Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a search warrant on March 2 at a north Phoenix residence, discovering 19 people who had been illegally smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border. Three men were arrested, including two load drivers and an overseer of the smuggling operation. The 19 smuggled individuals were taken to the ICE Phoenix Field Office for processing, with at least one indicating Tennessee as their final destination.

Haitian asylum seeker dies from untreated tooth infection in ICE custody

Mar 2, 2026Florence, AZHaiti

Emmanuel Damas, a 56-year-old Haitian who arrived in the U.S. under the Biden Administration's Humanitarian Parole program with a pending Temporary Protected Status application, died on March 2, 2026, from sepsis caused by an untreated dental infection. Damas was detained at Florence Correctional Center in Arizona and repeatedly reported tooth pain to facility staff starting in mid-February, requesting dental care multiple times but receiving only ibuprofen. After two weeks of complaints and developing difficulty breathing, he was taken to a Scottsdale hospital on February 19, but the infection had already progressed to septic shock and pneumonia. Damas died at the hospital. Representatives Ansari, Grijalva, and Stanton demanded a full investigation, noting he was the tenth person to die in ICE custody in the first two months of 2026.

U.S. citizen Renée Good shot and killed by ICE agent during Minneapolis enforcement operation

Mar 2, 2026Minneapolis, MNVenezuela

On January 7, 2026, ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renée Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, queer mother of three, and writer, in Minneapolis during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation called Operation Metro Surge. Good was in her vehicle when ICE agents approached; as she drove away, Ross fired shots through the windshield, striking her multiple times. Bystander and cell phone footage contradicted federal claims that Good had used her vehicle as a weapon. The shooting sparked national protests and investigations. Good's death, along with the killing of Alex Pretti within the same two-week period, contributed to the removal and demotion of Border Patrol Commander-at-large Gregory Bovino and the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in March 2026.

Venezuelan humanitarian parolee detained at Nashville ICE office during husband's credible fear interview

Mar 2026Nashville, TNVenezuela

Maribel Del Carmen Luzardo De Chacin, a Venezuelan citizen on humanitarian parole, was detained by ICE in March 2026 when she accompanied her husband to his scheduled credible fear interview at the Nashville ICE Field Office. After her husband received a negative credible fear determination, both were taken into custody and she was transferred to Richwood Correctional Center. The court granted expedited consideration of her habeas petition but denied her temporary restraining order request.

Two-year-old detained at immigration facility stops eating, separated from father

Mar 2026California

Kaleth, a 2-year-old boy seeking asylum with his mother Joani, was detained in March 2026 after attending a required immigration check-in appointment in California. His father was handcuffed and taken to an adult detention facility in California while Kaleth and Joani were transferred to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. Without his father, Kaleth became despondent and stopped eating for 12 days, vomited when forced to eat, and stopped having bowel movements—conditions doctors attributed to depression. Kaleth and his mother were released in April 2026 and reunited with his father, with reports indicating the boy is recovering well.

Kazakhstani Man Detained After Allegedly Attempting to Enter Military Base

Mar 1, 2026San Pedro, CAKazakhstan

Daniyar Tashimbetov, a citizen of Kazakhstan who had been released on recognizance and enrolled in the Alternative to Detention program since 2023, was detained by security personnel at Fort MacArthur/Los Angeles Air Force Base after allegedly attempting to enter without authorization. ERO officers took him into immigration custody and transported him to Desert View Annex. The court ordered his release, finding his re-detention without a pre-deprivation hearing violated procedural due process.

Guatemalan man detained by ICE after local police encounter, ordered released

Mar 1, 2026Guatemala

Walter Edwin Bamaca Jeronimo, a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. without inspection in October 2022, was detained by ICE on March 1, 2026 after encountering local law enforcement and admitting he had entered the country without inspection. This was his first encounter with ICE officials. A federal court ordered his immediate release, finding he could only be detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) rather than the mandatory detention statute the government cited.

Chinese Asylum Seeker Re-detained After Three Years of Compliance

Mar 2026China

Xiaofei Wang, a Chinese citizen who fled persecution for his political views and applied for asylum in 2022, was abruptly re-detained by ICE in March 2026 after complying with immigration reporting requirements for over three years. Wang had been released on parole since arriving in September 2022 and has no criminal history. The court granted a preliminary injunction ordering his immediate release, finding his re-detention without a pre-deprivation hearing violated due process rights.

Man detained by ICE during green card interview in Los Angeles

Mar 1, 2026Los Angeles, CA

Taeha Hwang, a 39-year-old who has lived in the U.S. since he was 3 months old, was detained by ICE on October 29 during his green card interview in downtown Los Angeles. His wife, Xelena Diaz, says they were following all proper procedures and were not expecting the detention. Hwang has no criminal record and is being held at the Adelanto Detention Center with his next court hearing scheduled for March 2026.

College student deported to Honduras despite federal judge's order blocking removal

Mar 2026Boston, MAHonduras

Amy Lucia López Belloza, a 19-year-old Babson College freshman, was detained by ICE at Boston Logan Airport on November 20, 2025, while attempting to board a flight to Texas for Thanksgiving break. A federal judge issued an emergency order on November 21 blocking her removal and prohibiting her transfer outside Massachusetts for 72 hours. ICE transferred her to Texas that evening and deported her to Honduras on November 22, in violation of the court order. The Trump administration later apologized in court for the violation but argued it should not affect her deportation case. In February 2026, the government offered her a return flight to the United States, which she declined, leading to the dismissal of her habeas corpus lawsuit in March 2026.

238 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison, tortured and held incommunicado, judge orders return

Mar 2026Tecoluca, El SalvadorVenezuela

Between March and April 2025, the Trump administration deported 238-252 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) mega-prison using the Alien Enemies Act. Internal DHS data revealed that only 32 had been convicted of U.S. crimes, with most convictions being for nonviolent offenses, and more than half had no U.S. criminal record at all, having only violated immigration laws. Approximately 75% of deportees had no criminal records in the United States, and at least 27 were never ordered removed despite pending immigration court hearings. Detainees were held incommunicado with no public list of names, facing reports of torture, beatings, sexual violence, and inhumane conditions including prolonged solitary confinement. The U.S. paid $6 million to use the facility for housing 300 migrants. A federal judge initially ordered the planes turned around and ruled the deportations violated due process. After approximately four months, the Venezuelans were transferred to Venezuela as part of a prisoner exchange, though the administration reported losing track of 137 migrants. In 2026, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of over 130 of these men to the United States for their immigration proceedings.

Guatemalan welder deported after traffic stop, leaving U.S. citizen partner to raise two children alone

Mar 2026Sarasota, FLGuatemala

Carlos, an undocumented Guatemalan welder who had worked as the primary breadwinner for his family for ten years, was detained by sheriff's deputies in October 2025 after falling asleep at a stop sign in Sarasota while driving to a job. He was transferred to ICE custody and held in a detention center in Louisiana. His partner, Perla Velasquez, a U.S. citizen, spent approximately $8,000 on legal fees to fight his case, hoping he could be released on bond given his lack of criminal history. His bond was denied, and he was deported to Guatemala in March 2026. Velasquez is now the sole provider for their three-year-old daughter Carlita and her thirteen-year-old autistic son Ociel, who is nonverbal. She works landscaping and construction jobs, often bringing Carlita along, and sells used items online to make ends meet while managing the emotional toll on her children, including her son's increased behavioral outbursts.

Woman with torture protections detained months while DHS seeks third country for deportation

Mar 1, 2026Cottonwood Falls, KSTrinidad and Tobago

Alisa Ramdial Shahib, a 46-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago who immigrated to the U.S. at age 19, has been detained by ICE at Chase County Detention Center since March 2026. Despite being granted a withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture by a federal judge—a legal protection that bars her deportation to Trinidad and Tobago due to fears of persecution—DHS continues to detain her while searching for a third country willing to accept her. Shahib is separated from her U.S. citizen husband Secah, a PGA golf instructor, and her two children, one of whom is attending college. Over her decades in the U.S., she worked in modeling and commercial cleaning. Prior drug trafficking convictions prevent her from pursuing legal status. She communicates with her family through drawings mailed from detention while dealing with undisclosed medical issues, and her family remains uncertain about her final destination.

Central American father released after 9 months in ICE detention, future uncertain

Mar 2026Staunton, VA

Olman, a father of two from Central America who fled gang violence and death threats in his home country, was detained at an ICE voluntary check-in in Richmond in June 2025 and held at Caroline Detention Facility for nine months despite having no criminal record. His application for withholding of removal was denied, but he appealed. A federal judge ruled in March 2026 that the government unlawfully detained him beyond six months and noted that DHS appeared to falsify a notice claiming it was served before his detention. The judge ordered his release, and Olman was reunited with his wife Leyla and their two children in Staunton. His wife's asylum case was also opposed by DHS, and they were ordered to self-deport by April, though they appealed and remain in the country in a precarious legal situation. Olman has since returned to construction work but experienced psychological trauma during detention and fears an upcoming ICE check-in later in the year.

Approximately 2,800 detainees held in Colorado ICE hold rooms, shuttled through multi-state detention network

Mar 2026CO

Between January and October 2025, approximately 2,800 individuals were held in ICE's Colorado hold rooms—small, bedless, unofficial detention centers in strip malls and office parks—in violation of ICE's own 72-hour detention limit. Detainees, including infants, elderly individuals, families with children, and people with medical needs, were held for weeks and months before being shuttled through chains of detention facilities across Arizona, Louisiana, Wyoming, Texas, and other states before deportation, release, or remaining in the system. A data mapping project documented individual journeys revealing patterns of ICE detention practices, cooperation with local law enforcement, medical neglect, and the role of private detention operators like the GEO Group.

Ghanaian man with hepatitis B hospitalized twice due to delayed medical response in ICE detention

Mar 2026Newark, NJGhana

Haruna, a 39-year-old Ghanaian man with hepatitis B, was detained at Delaney Hall ICE detention center and taken to the hospital twice—last year and in March 2026—requiring a blood transfusion and surgery after his requests for medical help were answered late or not at all. A doctor who reviewed his medical records found that Delaney Hall staff failed to provide him with needed outpatient medical care and identified a pattern of insufficient ongoing care leading to health deterioration followed by emergency treatment only when his life was in danger. His case is among over 70 lawsuits filed by Delaney Hall detainees alleging medical neglect and deficiencies.

Peruvian asylum-seeking family separated and detained at immigration appointment

Mar 1, 2026Thousand Oaks, CAPeru

Jonathan, Joani, and their 2.5-year-old son Kaleth, asylum seekers from Peru, were detained by ICE officers in March 2026 after arriving at a scheduled immigration appointment in Thousand Oaks. The family was separated across state lines: Joani and Kaleth were sent to Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas for two weeks, while Jonathan was sent to Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California for over a month. During detention, Jonathan reported delays in medical care, mistreatment including food being thrown at detainees, and being placed in a cold room as alleged punishment for calling his lawyer. Joani reported the facility conditions were poor, with inedible food, non-drinkable water, constant lighting preventing sleep, and her young son becoming ill and refusing to eat. The family was eventually released through legal intervention and community support.

Irish man with valid work permit held in ICE detention for six months despite pending green card

Mar 1, 2026TexasIreland

Seamus Culleton, an Irish national who entered the U.S. in 2009 on a visa waiver and overstayed, was arrested by ICE agents at a hardware store in Boston on September 9, 2025, during a random immigration sweep. Despite holding a valid work permit tied to a pending green card application and being married to a U.S. citizen, Culleton was detained in ICE facilities across Massachusetts, New York, and Texas for six months. A judge approved his release on bond in November 2025, but authorities continued to detain him after ICE agents claimed he had signed deportation documents—a claim Culleton and his attorney dispute, citing irregularities in the documentation. In March 2026, a U.S. Court of Appeals judge paused his deportation pending resolution of his petition for review. Throughout his detention, Culleton's wife Tiffany Smith and his lawyer reported he was held in overcrowded conditions with inadequate food and sanitation, and that he lost significant weight.

Laotian refugee Ky Sengdara released after conviction overturned, deportation terminated.

Mar 2026Tacoma, WALaos

Ky Sengdara, a Laotian refugee who arrived in the U.S. in 1981 with a green card, was detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma after ICE requested a check-in. He faced a decades-old deportation order stemming from a 1999 drug conviction. For over 20 years, Laos had refused to accept deportees, but under Trump administration pressure, Laos began accepting deportations. Sengdara's lawyers discovered he was not informed of immigration consequences at his guilty plea, leading to conviction overturn and restoration of his green card status. An immigration judge terminated the deportation case, and Sengdara was released after months in custody.

Activist's phone seized at airport without warrant, subjected to pattern of federal harassment

Mar 2026Los Angeles, CA

Mitch Lillie, a VC Defensa volunteer, had his phone seized by Customs and Border Protection agents at Los Angeles airport in March 2026 without a warrant. This was part of a broader pattern of federal targeting that began in May 2025, when Lillie received over 80 calls from unknown and blocked numbers with callers telling him to stop participating in ICE-watch patrols. Lillie alleges the incidents represent government repression of activist organizing.

ICE Arrests Armenian Man at Home After DUI Citation

Mar 1, 2026San Ysidro, CAArmenia

Edgar Karapetyan, a citizen of Armenia in removal proceedings since 2022, was arrested by ICE agents at his home in March 2026 following a DUI citation. He had been living at liberty for over four years while his immigration case was pending. The court granted a temporary restraining order requiring his immediate release and mandating pre-detention hearings for any future arrests.

Immigration officers arrest longtime resident on way to work

Mar 2026

Jose C.L.L., who has lived continuously in the U.S. since entering without inspection in 2004, was arrested and detained by immigration officers on his way to work in March 2026. The court granted his habeas corpus petition in part, finding he is entitled to a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) since he is not subject to mandatory detention as an arriving alien. The court ordered respondents to provide him a bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker within seven days.

Six children detained in shelters for months despite available parents, families use habeas corpus

Mar 2026NY

Maykel and his five cousins were detained in shelter facilities for four months after trekking hundreds of miles to reunite with their mother Maria. Under Trump administration rules, the children remained in detention despite their parent being available to care for them. Families across New York and the country are using habeas corpus petitions as a legal tool to challenge prolonged detentions of unaccompanied minors.

Venezuelan doctor released on bail after month in ICE detention

Mar 2026McAllen, TXVenezuela

Dr. Rubeliz Bolívar Barrios was released on bail after a judge ordered her release following over a month of detention at El Valle Detention Center. The 33-year-old physician, who held a valid work permit through 2030 and was working as a medical resident, was arrested at McAllen International Airport in April 2026 despite presenting valid documentation. Her legal team will continue to appeal the visa violation allegations that led to her detention. Her 5-year-old daughter, a U.S. citizen, was released after nearly 19 hours in custody.

Valencia College student detained by ICE outside apartment

Mar 1, 2026Orlando, FLVenezuela

A.G., a 26-year-old Venezuelan national with a pending asylum application and valid work authorization, was detained by ICE agents outside his apartment in Orange County as he prepared to leave for work. Court records showed he was lawfully in the country. A federal judge ordered his release six days later without a hearing, but ICE retained his documents including his driver's license and work permit.

Immigrant chained to hospital bed by ICE agents, MALDEF files claim for damages

Mar 2026San Francisco, CA

Bayron Rovidio Marin, an immigrant, was detained by federal agents in unmarked vehicles and sustained serious injuries. He was admitted to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center from August 27 to October 7, 2025, where ICE agents were stationed in his room under constant guard. During his hospitalization, hospital staff allowed federal agents to dictate his medical treatment, chain him to a bed, medicate him, and question him about his immigration status while restricting his access to family and attorneys. MALDEF filed a claim under California's Tort Claims Act seeking $250,000 in damages against Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for discriminatory treatment, privacy violations, and unlawful cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

ICE arrest disrupts Hopkins family during enforcement surge

Mar 1, 2026Hopkins, MN

Bryam Escobar Martinez was detained by ICE while on his way to work in Minnesota on the same day federal officials announced ramped up enforcement operations in the Twin Cities. His wife Estefany Escobar and their family are affected by his detention. ICE agents arrested a 22-year-old man on March 1 while he was on his way to work in Hopkins, Minnesota. Agents surrounded his car, broke the windows, and forcibly detained him. He was transported hundreds of miles away to Georgia, leaving his wife alone with their 4-year-old twin sons, one of whom has asthma and convulsions requiring a nebulizer.

Man released after nearly 11 months in ICE detention describes lingering trauma

Mar 2026Washington, DCNigeria

Will Castillo was released from the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma after a federal judge ruled his nearly 11-month detention unlawful. Castillo, who has no criminal history and was detained during a routine DHS appointment while seeking asylum, has been readjusting to life outside detention and experiencing lingering psychological effects from his time in custody. An immigration judge granted him Convention Against Torture protection, which prevents his deportation to Venezuela but does not provide immigration status.

Plumber Detained During Traffic Stop While Going to Work

Feb 28, 2026

Gumersindo Jimenez-Silva, who entered the United States in 2004 and worked as a plumber supporting his family, was detained on February 28, 2026, during a traffic stop while on his way to work. He has no criminal record and has three U.S. citizen children. The court ordered his immediate release from custody under reasonable conditions, finding his detention without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.

32 arrested in Chicago ICE operation violated consent decree, federal judge rules

Feb 28, 2026Chicago, IL

A federal judge ruled that at least 32 people arrested during Operation Midway Blitz, a major ICE enforcement action in the Chicago area between June 2025 and October 2025, had their arrests violated a 2022 consent decree governing warrantless apprehensions. Among those improperly arrested were Jose Miguel Jimenez and Jeickson Delgado Avila, undocumented immigrants detained during a September 29 raid on an apartment building at 75th and South Shore Drive when ICE agents rappelled from helicopters and broke down doors. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings found the arrests lacked sufficient probable cause that individuals were flight risks, as required by the Castañon Nava consent decree, and that agents provided no justification for their assessments. Of the 32 improperly arrested, 11 are believed to still be in detention, 11 have left the country, and 10 have been released under various conditions. The judge also rejected a recent agency directive that sought to give immigration agents more discretion to make warrantless arrests.

U.S. citizen landscaper tackled without warrant, joins federal class-action lawsuit in North Carolina

Feb 28, 2026Charlotte, NC

Yoshi Cuenca Villamar, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen and landscaper from Charlotte, was tackled by immigration agents while working during warrantless enforcement operations across North Carolina in late 2025. Villamar is one of five plaintiffs—four U.S. citizens and a visa holder—who filed a federal class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina on February 28, 2026, against the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, CBP, and USBP. The lawsuit alleges the agencies conducted unlawful warrantless arrests without probable cause during and after Operation Charlotte's Web. ICE arrested 3,304 people in North Carolina between January and October 2025, more than 2.8 times the total during the same period in 2024. The lawsuit seeks to declare the warrantless arrest policy unlawful and block the agencies from continuing such arrests.

Enid high school senior Juan Diego Lopez Macias detained by ICE

Feb 28, 2026Enid, OKMexico

Juan Diego Lopez Macias, a 19-year-old Enid High School senior, was arrested during a traffic stop for speeding on February 28, 2026, and subsequently transferred to ICE custody after being charged with driving without a valid license. He was transferred to the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, where he awaits immigration court proceedings. Student walkouts and protests occurred across Oklahoma following his detention, with classmates and family members gathering at the state Capitol on March 16.

Immigrant Previously Released on Bond Re-detained by ICE Without Hearing

Feb 27, 2026

Edson Gregorio Zelada La Cerna was re-detained by immigration authorities on February 27, 2026, after previously being released on bond or conditional parole. The court found that his re-detention violated due process because the government failed to provide a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral arbiter. The court ordered his immediate release with the same conditions he had prior to detention. Ivan Fabricio Chaj Gonzales was re-detained on March 1, 2026, after previously being released on bond or conditional parole. The court found that the government violated due process by re-detaining him without providing a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral arbiter. The court ordered his immediate release with the same conditions he had prior to detention.

Columbia student detained by DHS without warrant, released after NYC mayor's intervention with Trump

Feb 27, 2026New York, NYAzerbaijan

Elaina Aghayeva, an Azerbaijani national and senior neuroscience researcher at Columbia University, was detained by Department of Homeland Security agents at a university residential building on February 26-27, 2026. DHS agents entered without a warrant and falsely claimed to be searching for a missing child. DHS stated Aghayeva's student visa had been terminated in 2016 for failing to attend classes, though her attorney and the university stated she was a current student in good standing. After approximately nine hours in custody, Aghayeva was released following intervention by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who met with President Trump regarding the case. Aghayeva's attorney filed a habeas corpus petition in federal court, and the detention prompted student protests at Columbia University.

Chinese Asylum Seeker Detained by ICE After DUI Arrest

Feb 27, 2026Bakersfield, CAChina

Fan Zhang, an asylum seeker from China, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on February 27, 2026, and detained at the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in Bakersfield, California. Zhang had previously been released on recognizance after entering the U.S. in December 2023, but was later arrested for DUI in November 2023. The court granted his habeas corpus petition and ordered the government to provide him with an individualized bond hearing within 14 days.

Woman deported to undisclosed location despite court order prohibiting deportation

Feb 27, 2026Bowie, MDSierra Leone

Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a 58-year-old woman from Sierra Leone working as a nurse, was detained during a routine ICE check-in in July 2025. Despite a U.S. court order prohibiting her return to Sierra Leone, ICE deported her to an undisclosed location. She was held in shackles during a 10-hour flight. Videos documented her being dragged by individuals after resisting deportation. Her son contacted CASA seeking her return to the United States.

ICE detains 2 people in Lawrence; KU students protest

Feb 27, 2026Lawrence, KS

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents reportedly detained two people in Lawrence on February 27, including near the University of Kansas campus. Approximately 80 protesters gathered outside Strong Hall. The university stated it was still gathering information about whether any KU students or employees were involved.

Officials detain and cite volunteers documenting ICE arrests

Feb 27, 2026San Diego, CA

Four volunteers were detained and cited by Federal Protective Service officers at the San Diego federal building after an overnight rule change prohibited standing in hallways. The volunteers, who had been documenting ICE arrests and supporting immigrants at court hearings for months, were cited for failure to comply with official signs and directions, each receiving a $284 fine. Faith volunteers attempting to support immigrants in the building were also confronted by officers.

ICE Retiree Criticizes Agency Training, Use of Force

Feb 27, 2026Washington, D.C.

Darius Reeves, an ICE retiree with 20 years of experience, expressed concern about changes in ICE training and tactics under President Trump's deportation push. Law enforcement experts have commented on violent encounters with ICE officers in cities like Minneapolis. Congressional hearings have addressed officer training. Leaders like former Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall have cited aggressive policing and excessive use of force.

U.S. citizen dragged from truck by ICE agents, files $1.25M lawsuit over warrantless arrest

Feb 27, 2026Charlotte, NC

Willy Wender Aceituno, a naturalized U.S. citizen who has lived in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 25 years, was arrested by ICE and DHS agents in November 2025 without a warrant. According to his account, agents smashed his truck window, forcibly removed him from the vehicle, and left him injured and bloodied despite his repeated assertions that he was a U.S. citizen and requests that they check his identification. He was handcuffed and detained but ultimately released without charges. In February 2026, Aceituno filed a $1.25 million lawsuit against federal immigration authorities alleging violations of constitutional amendments and claims of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and negligent supervision. Aceituno is the lead plaintiff in a federal class-action lawsuit alleging that ICE and CBP agents made warrantless arrests without probable cause across North Carolina.

Volunteers cited for monitoring ICE appointments at San Diego federal building

Feb 27, 2026San Diego, CA

Volunteers observing immigrants at scheduled ICE appointments at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego have been cited for loitering by Federal Protective Service officers. Since late February 2026, volunteers have been prohibited from monitoring hallways and the check-in area, with signs posted citing federal regulations against obstructing access to federal property. Volunteers stated they were documenting apprehensions and providing support to immigrants with court hearings, and plan to contest the citations.

Nursing Student Ahmed Detained by ICE During Immigration Check-in

Feb 27, 2026New HampshireKenya

Ahmed, a nursing student and certified nursing assistant with legal status and a work permit, was detained by ICE while attending a routine immigration check-in. He immigrated to the United States around 2023 from Dadaab refugee camps. Project Relief is raising funds for legal representation to secure his release and prevent his transfer to another state.

Green-card holder detained at airport after 28 years in U.S.

Feb 27, 2026Chicago, ILJamaica

Dayton Andre Lindsay, a Jamaican green-card holder who has legally resided in the United States for over 28 years, was detained by ICE on February 27 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport upon returning from vacation in Jamaica. Lindsay is married to Benji Lindsay and has a blended family of five children and seven grandchildren. Before his arrest, he worked as an employee at a Walmart Distribution Center in Joliet, Illinois, and as a chef at several local restaurants. A judge's ruling noted that while his individual prior offenses were "not particularly serious," together they displayed a "habitual disregard for the law." He remains in ICE custody at Hopkins County Jail in Kentucky and his attorneys filed a federal habeas corpus petition challenging the legality of his detention.

Construction worker Alberto Gutiérrez dies in ICE custody after two months of untreated illness

Feb 27, 2026Los Angeles, CAMexico

Alberto Gutiérrez Reyes, 48, a construction worker from Veracruz who had lived in the United States for nearly 25 years, was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol on January 9, 2026, in Los Angeles for lacking authorization to reside in the country. He was transferred to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center on January 12, where he had pre-existing diabetes and high cholesterol. Throughout February, he experienced persistent fever, headache, sore throat, dizziness, body aches, high blood pressure, and elevated glucose levels. Despite repeatedly requesting medical attention and filling out medical request forms, he was denied proper care. His wife Patricia Martínez reported seeing yellowing of his skin, face, and eyes during visits. On February 25, he reported feeling faint and weak and was transferred to Victor Valley Global Medical Center with chest pain and shortness of breath. He became unresponsive and died on February 27 of cardiac arrest. His wife and 19-year-old son Erick, born in Los Angeles and the family's sole financial provider along with his father, were not immediately informed of his death. Mexico's Office of Foreign Affairs demanded an investigation into the conditions that led to his death. According to local officials, Gutiérrez Reyes was the ninth detainee to die in ICE custody since the beginning of 2026.

Two women convicted of stalking ICE agent after following him to Baldwin Park home

Feb 27, 2026Baldwin Park, CA

Cynthia Raygoza, 38, of Riverside, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, of Aurora, Colorado, were convicted on February 27, 2026, of stalking an ICE agent after following him from downtown Los Angeles to his home in Baldwin Park on August 28, 2025, and livestreaming the pursuit on Instagram. The two women were acquitted of conspiracy to publish protected personal information, though Brown did disclose an address near the agent's home during the livestream. A third defendant, Sandra Carmona Samane, was acquitted of all charges. The incident prompted the agent's family to relocate to another county, and prosecutors stated the agent's 3-year-old son, who has a disability, lost access to social and health care services as a result.

Federal judge blocks Minnesota refugee arrests, detention in lawsuit victory

Feb 27, 2026Minneapolis, MN

A federal judge issued a Preliminary Injunction protecting Minnesota refugees from unlawful arrest and detention while a class action lawsuit proceeds. The government had been conducting warrantless arrests and detention of lawfully present refugees under Operation PARRIS. The judge found the policy likely violates the Immigration & Nationality Act and the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. The lawsuit was filed by refugee rights organizations on behalf of impacted refugees.

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