Two Florida mothers detained by ICE, five children left with jobless caregiverTwo Florida mothers were detained, leaving five children, including a six-month-old, in the care of one mother's boyfriend. He quit his job to care for them and was left with no income for food or diapers.Sep 28, 2026·Florida·The Atlantic📦
Diana: Woman detained by ICE after immigration appointmentDiana, known in her community for her kindness and generosity, was detained after a routine immigration appointment and now awaits a bond hearing as friends raise money for her legal costs.Fundraiser onlyJuly 13, 2026·Exton, PA·GoFundMe📦
Detainees held in wildfire smoke at McCook, Nebraska ICE facilityDetainees at a McCook, Nebraska ICE facility described fear as wildfire smoke drifted into the center, with some turning to prayer and other coping methods during the hazardous conditions.Jul 13, 2026·McCook, NE·Sioux City Journal📦,Journal Star,Rapid City Journal,Omaha World-Herald
Cuban asylum seeker deported by ICE to Ecuador after hunger strikesA Cuban asylum seeker held at Florence Correctional Center staged hunger strikes over detention conditions, then was placed in solitary confinement and deported to Ecuador, ending his U.S. legal case.Jul 13, 2026·Florence, AZ·Cuba·Arizona Mirror,News from the States
Dozens detained in ICE sweep targeting Spanish-speaking workers across Broome CountyTwenty-two to 30 people, mostly Spanish speakers and some legally present, were detained over one week in Broome County while commuting or working outdoor jobs, including at a Home Depot and McDonald's.Jul 13, 2026·Broome County, NY·WICZ📦,Press Connects,BU Pipe Dream
Danny Q.M.: Ecuadorian man arrested by ICE on a Bushwick streetDanny Joel Quispe Maizanche, an Ecuadorian man who entered the U.S. in April 2024, was arrested in Bushwick after failing to comply with a reporting program and is expected to return to Ecuador.Jul 13, 2026·Bushwick, NY·Ecuador·News 12 New York📦
Félix A.R.: 63-year-old Mexican man dies days into ICE custody in Laredo, TexasFélix Alcorta Rodríguez, 63, died June 19, 2026, after being found unresponsive in his cell at Webb County Detention Center days after being transferred into ICE custody; his death prompted calls for investigation.Jul 13, 2026·Laredo, TX·Mexico·CNN📦,Austin Kocher📦,KGNS📦,Noticias PV Nayarit📦
Man, woman and child detained by ICE at Illinois courthouseA man, woman and child were detained by ICE at a Bridgeview, Illinois courthouse on June 17, 2026, after the adults appeared for misdemeanor cases; agents never presented a warrant despite claiming one.Jul 12, 2026·Bridgeview, IL·Southwest Regional Publishing📦,Chicago Tribune,EIN Presswire
Jaime A.G.: Farmworker dies in 30-foot fall fleeing ICE raid at California greenhouseJaime Alanis Garcia, a farmworker at Glass House Farms, died after falling 30 feet while fleeing agents during an ICE raid. His wife and daughter filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking $47 million in damages.Jul 12, 2026·Camarillo, CA·Mexico·NBC News📦,Associated Press📦,Al Jazeera+1📦,CNN📦,Los Angeles Times📦,Ventura County Star+2📦,Simon Law Group📦,News Press📦,KEYT📦,Daily Kos📦,Noozhawk📦,The Northwestern📦,Green Bay Press-Gazette📦,Ithaca Journal📦,KAASS📦,Palm Beach Post📦,Instagram📦
Orlando M.M.: Cuban man arrested at court hearing, deported to Mexico via Angola prisonOrlando Martinez Mendoza, 48, who came from Cuba by boat in 2015, was arrested at a Tennessee court hearing over a speeding charge, shuttled through several facilities including Angola prison, then deported to Mexico.Jul 12, 2026·Tennessee, TN·Cuba·Al Jazeera📦
Four Kenyan nationals face deportation from U.S.Four Kenyan nationals face deportation, including Newton Njuguna Githiri, arrested in New Orleans, and Mohamed Chekchekani, held pending removal after convictions in Los Angeles.Jul 12, 2026·New Orleans, LA·Kenya·Mwakilishi📦,KSN Media Hub
Grandfather in U.S. 46 years deported to Mexico a month before retirementScull Delgado came to the U.S. in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, married, raised three children and four grandchildren, and was arrested at a routine check-in a month before retirement. He was deported to Mexico after nearly 46 years.Jul 12, 2026·California, CA·Cuba·Al Jazeera📦
Shubham S.: Man re-detained at ICE check-in without a bond hearingA noncitizen previously released on conditional parole was redetained at an ICE check-in without a hearing. A court ruled the detention violated due process and ordered his immediate release.Jul 11, 2026·CourtListener
Legal permanent resident detained alongside U.S. citizen during Olathe ICE operationA 20-year-old lawful permanent resident was held for hours during an ICE operation at an Olathe apartment complex alongside his cousin, then released without charges. He fears pursuing legal action could endanger his immigration status.Jul 11, 2026·Olathe, KS·Johnson County Post📦,KCUR📦
Alan M.: U.S. citizen detained after ICE agent reverses into his truck in OlatheAlan Marquez, 19, a U.S. citizen, was pepper-sprayed and hit when an ICE agent reversed into his truck while he watched an Olathe operation. He was handcuffed, jailed for hours, and plans to seek damages.Jul 11, 2026·Olathe, KS·Johnson County Post📦
Father of 2-year-old son detained by ICE on his way to workA stepfather of four years and father to a 2-year-old son was detained by ICE on his way to work. His stepdaughter is raising funds for his legal defense.Fundraiser onlyJuly 11, 2026·West Palm Beach, FL·GoFundMe📦
Nico V.: Mexican worker held by ICE at Stewart, family unable to contact himNico Valencia, who came to the U.S. to support his mother and siblings in Mexico, was detained on his way to work. His family has had no contact since and is raising legal funds.Fundraiser onlyJuly 11, 2026·Conyers, GA·Mexico·GoFundMe📦
Teodoro V.M.: Evansville father with work permit detained by ICE at traffic stopTeodoro Vazquez-Moreno, 58, of Evansville was arrested after a traffic stop and held in Brazil, Indiana; his family found him in a federal van and were told he'd be deported to Mexico.Jul 11, 2026·Evansville, IN·Mexico·Blue Water Healthy Living📦
Raul M.M.: Salt Lake City father restrained by ICE agents who followed him homeRaul Moreno Meza was restrained by ICE agents inside his Salt Lake City home after they followed him from a gas station, his daughter said, though he hasn't left the U.S. in 22 years.Jul 11, 2026·Salt Lake City, UT·The Salt Lake Tribune📦,KUER📦
José Luis: Detained father paid $1 a day to clean Adelanto ICE facilityJosé Luis, detained in southern California and held at Adelanto, was paid $1 a day cleaning bathrooms and common areas, leaving his wife and children without support and him with a nail infection.Jul 10, 2026·Adelanto, CA·Mexico·Univision,El País+1📦,Excelsior California,Instagram📦
Severo G.R.: Man in U.S. since 1999 detained by ICE before leaving for workA Mexican national who has lived in the U.S. since 1999 was detained heading to work in Oxnard and denied bond, but a federal court found the judge abused his discretion and ordered him freed.Jul 10, 2026·Oxnard, CA·Mexico·CourtListener
