Haitian immigrant Luckner Jean Louis arrested by ICE on way to work in West Park
Aug 14, 2026 · West Park, FL, Haiti

Luckner Jean Louis, a Haitian immigrant, was arrested by ICE officers on the morning of August 9, 2026, in West Park while on his way to work. Video footage captured the moment officers approached, handcuffed him, and took him into custody. Details about Jean Louis' immigration status, where he was taken after arrest, and the reason ICE targeted him were not immediately available. The arrest sparked concern within the Haitian community, which includes many TPS beneficiaries, asylum seekers, and people with pending status adjustments. Community leaders and immigrant rights advocates called for increased vigilance, urging people to consult immigration attorneys and monitor developments in U.S. immigration policy.
Timeline
Sources
More incidents in Florida
- Mother and daughter detained by ICE while being treated at Orlando-area hospitalAug 22, 2026 · Orlando, FL
- Video shows ICE agents forcing women to ground during Fort Myers, Florida stopAug 20, 2026 · Fort Myers, FL
- Florida's ICE office leads nation in arrests amid expanding local police partnershipsAug 19, 2026 · Miami, FL
- Former Cuban judge detained by ICE outside Florida home, denies Communist Party tiesAug 18, 2026 · Cooper City, FL
- Immigrant forcibly detained by ICE outside Dollar Tree in JacksonvilleAug 17, 2026 · Jacksonville, FL
- Guatemalan man held over a week at 72-hour ICE facility despite signing voluntary departureAug 17, 2026 · Miramar, FL