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ICE Detainee Dies Following Custody, Health Decline

Julio, a father of a U.S. military servicemember, died February 25 after his health declined in ICE custody. He was handcuffed to a hospital bed until his attorney secured his release, too late to save him.

Social media onlyJan 8, 2026·

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ICE Arrests Former Unaccompanied Minor Without Warrant After Drug Charge

A 26-year-old Salvadoran who arrived as an unaccompanied minor in 2016 was arrested without a warrant after a misdemeanor drug charge, despite nine years here. A judge ordered him released within three days.

Jan 7, 2026·El Salvador·

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Honduran Mother of Two US Citizens Re-Detained After 11 Years

A Honduran mother of two U.S. citizen children, ages 5 and 9, was re-detained without a warrant after 11 years in St. Paul as their primary caregiver. A court ordered her immediate release.

Jan 7, 2026·Honduras·

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Chinese asylum seeker detained during routine ICE check-in, court orders release

Hongbo Zhao, a Chinese asylum seeker who had complied with all check-in requirements since 2024, was detained during a routine ICE appointment. A federal court ordered his immediate release, citing a lack of due process.

Jan 7, 2026·China·

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Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Released from ICE Custody

Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's former Finance Minister, was released from ICE custody in April after his detention stemmed from administrative flags tied to a Ghanaian corruption probe. He has reunited with his family in the U.S.

Jan 6, 2026·Ghana·

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Man with Withholding of Removal Re-detained by ICE After Three Years

A man previously granted protection from removal to Nicaragua was re-detained three years later and faced removal to Mexico instead. A judge ordered him immediately released, saying officials lacked grounds to hold him.

Jan 5, 2026·Nicaragua·

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Deportations of Brazilians from US hit record high in 2025

Brazilian deportations hit a record in 2025, with far more citizens sent back to Brazil than in 2024, nearly doubling as enforcement intensified under a stricter U.S. immigration policy.

Jan 2, 2026·Belo Horizonte, MG·Brazil·

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Guatemalan man deported, says authorities kept over $1,300 from him during detention

Jorge Paredes, who lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years, was deported after his January 2026 arrest. He says more than $1,300 he had when arrested was never returned to him.

Jan 2026·Guatemala·

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Afghan man challenges ICE re-arrest after two years on parole

An Afghan man was re-arrested by ICE in December 2025, two years after being released on parole, with no notice or explanation given. A judge ordered him released again within one business day.

Dec 30, 2025·Afghanistan·

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Immigration Detainee Seeks Release After Re-Detention Following Previous Bond Release

A man previously released on bond was re-detained by immigration authorities in late December without a hearing beforehand. A court ordered his immediate release under his prior conditions.

Dec 29, 2025·

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Immigration Detainee Arrested After DUI, Detained During ICE Check-In

A man arrested for a misdemeanor DUI was later granted pre-plea diversion with his case set for dismissal in June 2026. ICE detained him anyway at a routine check-in, and a court ordered his immediate release.

Dec 29, 2025·

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Irish grandmother released after 5 months in ICE detention over decade-old bounced checks

Donna Hughes-Brown, 59, who has lived in the U.S. since age 11, was detained for five months over two decade-old bounced checks totaling under $80. She was released before Christmas and reunited with family in Missouri.

Dec 23, 2025·Ireland·Ireland·

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Canadian Green Card Applicant Detained at USCIS Interview, Placed on Ankle Monitor

A Canadian man living in the U.S. since 2019 was arrested at his green card interview and held until a judge freed him on bond. He now challenges being placed on an ankle monitor despite that ruling.

Dec 18, 2025·Canada·

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Noncitizen released after court finds detention violated due process rights

A noncitizen previously released on bond was re-detained in December 2025 without a hearing before a judge. A federal court ordered his immediate release, ruling the government must give seven days' notice and a hearing before any future re-detention.

Dec 18, 2025·

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ICE Detains Long-Term Resident After BIA Reverses Cancellation of Removal

A man who has lived in the U.S. since 1989, with four adult citizen children, was detained after an appeals board reversed his earlier protection from deportation. A judge denied his release request.

Dec 16, 2025·Mexico·

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Colombian Asylum Seeker Redetained by ICE

A Colombian asylum seeker who had been living under supervision and GPS monitoring was redetained at a gas station; a court ordered a bond hearing within seven days but denied her immediate release.

Dec 14, 2025·Colombia·

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Iranian immigrant arrested in front of daughter, denied bond despite no criminal record

Shahrokh Rahimi, a San Antonio restaurant owner who has lived in the U.S. over two decades, was arrested in front of his 12-year-old daughter and remains held after being denied bond.

Dec 12, 2025·Iran·

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Man dies after 93 days in ICE detention, wife deported after forced separation

Francisco Gaspar Cristóbal Andrés, 48, who worked in the U.S. for 20 years, died Dec. 3 after 93 days in ICE detention. Guards had separated him from his wife of 25 years, who was deported before learning of his death.

Dec 3, 2025·Guatemala·

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Ukrainian immigrant re-detained after 25 years on supervised release

A Ukrainian immigrant living in Santa Monica with his sister for 25 years was re-detained during a routine check-in after Ukraine refused to accept him. A court ordered his immediate release.

Dec 2, 2025·Ukraine·

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Mexican Woman Re-Detained After Missing Immigration Check-Ins Under ISAP Program

A Mexican woman who came to the U.S. in 2015 was re-detained after voluntarily showing up to a check-in. A court ordered her release, finding she was given no notice or hearing beforehand.

Dec 2, 2025·Mexico·

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