Man with health condition held nearly 10 months in ICE detentionLuis Miguel Vallecillo has been held nearly 10 months despite a health condition his family fears could weaken his immune system. Six of his relatives have already been deported.Aug 26, 2026·Univision📦,Instagram📦
Father sent to Salvadoran prison, mother deported, daughter in U.S. foster careMaiker Alejandro Espinoza Escalona was held at Guantánamo Bay before being sent to a prison in El Salvador, while his partner was deported to Venezuela without their daughter. Their daughter remains in U.S. foster care after three placements.Mar 28, 2025·Them📦,CourtListener,Tal Cual Digital📦,Daily Dodge,Morning Star
University of Florida student self-deports to Colombia after ICE detentionFelipe Zapata Velásquez, 27, a University of Florida food and resource economics student, left for Colombia after a traffic stop led to ICE detention over a disputed visa status change. His mother says he is recovering physically and emotionally.Mar 28, 2025·Gainesville, FL·Colombia·NBC News📦,Miami New Times📦,WUFT,Orlando Weekly,WUWF,Local 10,The Independent Florida Alligator
Venezuelan man with U.S. citizen wife deported after Phoenix residency interviewA 28-year-old Venezuelan man was detained during his final green card interview in Phoenix, separated from his U.S. citizen wife and 3-year-old daughter, then deported despite valid work permits.Mar 28, 2025·Phoenix, AZ·Venezuela·Mundo Now📦,Instagram📦
UTSA graduate student who came to U.S. at three detained by ICEJaime Cabriales-Carlos, a UTSA graduate student pursuing a scholarship-funded master's degree, was detained after a San Antonio traffic stop and held at Karnes County. He came to the U.S. at age three and awaits a court hearing.Mar 28, 2025·San Antonio, TX·Univision📦,Paisano Online📦,Instagram📦
Venezuelan soccer player deported to El Salvador over tattooJerce Reyes Barrios, a 36-year-old Venezuelan soccer player and father of two, was deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison. His attorney says the only evidence against him was a soccer-ball tattoo and old Facebook photos.Mar 27, 2025·Venezuela·NPR📦,Times of India📦,Newsweek📦,The Next Gen Business📦
53-year-old mother here 30 years detained by ICEA 53-year-old woman was detained while buying meat for a stew, after living in the U.S. for three decades. Her 21-year-old daughter, Samantha, described the incident.Social media onlyMar 27, 2025·Dilley, TX·Mexico·Instagram📦
Father of four, U.S. citizen's husband, held in El Cajon ICE raidJorge Lopez Leon, a father of four married to a U.S. citizen, was detained at Otay Mesa after an armed raid on an El Cajon paint business.Mar 27, 2025·El Cajon, CA·Mexico·Times of San Diego📦,Capital & Main📦,Calo News📦,EIN News
20-year-old with approved path to citizenship sent to Louisiana detention by ICECristofer Ortega, 20, came to the U.S. at age 9 and was completing his HVAC certification when he was moved to a Louisiana detention center. ICE plans to deport him to Honduras before he can get his green card.Mar 26, 2025·Plainfield, NJ·Honduras·CourtListener📦,Instagram📦
Iranian doctoral student detained by ICE, no specific allegations givenAlireza Doroudi, an Iranian doctoral student in mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama, was detained at his home after his visa was revoked. He remains held in Louisiana, with no specific allegations given.Mar 25, 2025·Alabama, AL·WBRC📦,Decatur Daily,The Crimson White📦
Working father detained by ICE in San Diego, leaving two-month-old babyA working father in San Diego was detained by ICE, leaving behind his family, including a two-month-old baby, according to an Instagram post.Social media onlyMar 25, 2025·San Diego, CA·United Kingdom·Instagram📦
Venezuelan woman with TPS arrested, deported to El Salvador instead of VenezuelaFranyeli Carolina Zambrano Manrique, 30, had valid protected status but was arrested at a traffic stop and deported despite a judge's order halting removals. She was briefly flown to El Salvador before reaching Venezuela; her husband remains held at CECOT.Mar 24, 2025·St. George, UT·Venezuela·USA Today+1📦,ABC News📦,El País📦
Maryland mother held by ICE while teenage son died of cancerA Maryland mother was held by ICE when her teenage son died of cancer, though she was allowed to attend his funeral. She has now asked to be deported to Mexico.Mar 24, 2025·Maryland·Mexico·CBS News📦,New Hampshire Public Radio📦,KLCC📦,CBS 19📦,WLRN📦
At least 15 people detained in ICE arrests in Southern CaliforniaAt least 15 people were detained in targeted ICE arrests across Southern California, with advocacy groups continuing to track and report the enforcement activity.Social media onlyMar 23, 2025·Southern California, CA·Instagram📦
Coconut vendor detained without warrant, returns to work after releaseJulio Vargas, a coconut vendor, was detained without a stated reason or warrant two months ago. He has since been released and returned to selling coconuts at his usual spot.Mar 23, 2025·Los Angeles, CA·NBC Los Angeles+1📦,Instagram📦
Father and gun violence survivor detained by ICE at visa appointmentJorge, a father and survivor of gun violence applying for a crime-victim visa, was detained by ICE after staff called agents during his appointment. He is held at Delaney Hall with no hearing date set.Social media onlyMar 23, 2025·Newark, NJ·Instagram📦
Nine Queens church musicians detained by ICE, leaving behind young childrenNine members of a Queens church music ministry, all primary breadwinners with spouses and young children, were detained during a traffic stop and signed for voluntary departure to Guatemala.Mar 23, 2025·Queens, NY·Guatemala·Mundo Now📦,Instagram📦
Three migrants die in freezing conditions crossing border near San DiegoThree migrants died from hypothermia crossing near San Diego during a winter storm; agents rescued a woman and a 16-year-old girl whose father was among the dead.Mar 21, 2025·San Diego, CA·NBC San Diego📦,The Desert Review📦,CBP+1📦,Latin Times📦
Venezuelan man drowns in Rio Grande attempting U.S. entryGustavo Alfonso Garcia Olivares, a 24-year-old Venezuelan man, drowned in the Rio Grande while trying to enter the United States.Mar 20, 2025·Venezuela·NBC DFW📦,New West Record📦,CBP📦,Seattle Times📦,CourtListener
Iranian political activist tortured in Iran held by ICE, facing deportationAsad Esmaeily, 35, fled Iran with his pregnant wife after being tortured for organizing protests, but his asylum claim was denied and he remains held while his case is appealed.Mar 20, 2025·TX·Iran·TIME📦,CBS News📦,MS Now📦
Immigrant held in New Hampshire moved by ICE to Louisiana for deportationA man named Cristofer was moved from a New Hampshire jail to Louisiana, a hub for deportation flights, as advocates urge senators to push for his release.Social media onlyMar 20, 2025·Strafford County, NH·Instagram📦
