Alfredo R.: U.S.-born Latino man detained by ICE while walking as autistic son watchedAlfredo Rueda, a U.S.-born Latino man, was detained by ICE while walking as his autistic son watched, in an encounter caught on video. He says he remains traumatized.Social media onlyOct 15, 2026·Instagram📦
Manana R.: Georgian asylum seeker with pending case detained by ICE in LouisianaA Georgian asylum seeker, paroled into the country in 2023 while her case was pending, was detained at a Louisiana processing center in July 2026. A court denied her request to block her removal.Jul 6, 2026·Basile, LA·Georgia·CourtListener
Mateo L.Z. and David H.C.: Two people arrested by ICE without warrants away from the borderTwo immigrants who had lived in the country for years were arrested without warrants and not told why, a court found. A judge ordered them released immediately, requiring advance notice and a hearing before any future detention.Jul 6, 2026·CourtListener
Javier C.S.: Father with valid work permit mistakenly detained by ICE in JolietJavier Cortez Sanchez, a father with a valid work permit, was detained in Joliet after being mistaken for someone else. His young son asks daily when he will come home while the family seeks legal help.July 6, 2026·Joliet, IL·Habeas Dockets📦,Justia,GoFundMe📦
Kubanych: Interpreter lost 40 pounds in ICE detention, now with family in KyrgyzstanKubanych, a community interpreter, was detained for 8 months after helping another asylum seeker, losing 40 pounds and being denied care for serious health conditions. He was freed and has reunited with his wife and four children in Kyrgyzstan.Jul 6, 2026·California City, CA·Kyrgyzstan·GiveButter📦,Respond Crisis Translation📦,Instagram📦
74-year-old grandfather detained by ICE on way to work in RiversideA 74-year-old grandfather and family caregiver was detained on June 12 while driving to work in Riverside. His family is fundraising online to pay bail and bring him home.Fundraiser onlyJul 6, 2026·Riverside, CA·GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
David S.: Rochester former journalist tracked by HSI after critical email to ICE directorDavid Streever, a Rochester man and former journalist, was tracked to his home and a hotel by federal agents after emailing ICE's acting director criticizing enforcement actions. He is now suing, saying the email was protected speech.Jul 6, 2026·Rochester, NY·NPR📦,13WHAM📦,International Business Times📦,Public University Honors Society,HuffPost📦,Creative Hives📦,NBC New York📦
Lorenzo R.M.: Mexican man flying drone near Atlanta FIFA festival detained by ICELorenzo Rojas-Martinez, 37, was arrested for flying a drone near Centennial Olympic Park during Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival on June 12 and turned over to ICE. A second man was arrested July 6 for flying a drone near Arrowhead Stadium.Jul 6, 2026·Atlanta, GA·Mexico·Fox News📦,Capitol Beat📦,Georgia News Gazette📦,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution📦,Griffin Daily News📦,Total News📦,Total Pro Sports,NTD📦,ICE📦
Ignacio C.: Work-authorized father of six-year-old with autism held two months by ICEIgnacio Carrizalez, a work-authorized Mexican national with a pending citizenship application, was pulled from his car after a traffic stop and held over two months. He was released June 26, with deportation now postponed to September.Jul 6, 2026·Evans City, PA·Mexico·Wesa News📦,Butler Radio📦,WPXI📦,Butler Eagle📦,Soest Nieuwsblad📦,97.7 Rocks📦,WBUT📦
Hani T.: Eritrean asylum seeker held by ICE in Louisiana without a custody hearingAn Eritrean asylum seeker held at a Louisiana jail since July 2026 asked a court for emergency release after one month in custody. The judge denied the request, citing thousands of similar pending cases.Jul 5, 2026·Jonesboro, LA·Eritrea·CourtListener
Ankush K.: Indian asylum seeker detained by ICE at routine check-in in CaliforniaA party worker from India who sought asylum over political persecution was re-arrested at a routine ICE check-in after an assault charge against him was dropped. A court ordered him a bond hearing within 14 days.Jul 5, 2026·California·India·CourtListener
Alejandro V.M.: Asylum-seeker deported to Venezuela dies in earthquake building collapseAlejandro Emilio Visbal Mendoza, an asylum-seeker from Ann Arbor, died when a building housing deportees collapsed in earthquakes after he was deported to Venezuela. His family searched hospitals and morgues for days after losing contact with him.Jul 5, 2026·Ann Arbor, MI·Venezuela·El Central Media📦,Instagram📦
Man with hands up beaten by ICE agents outside Virginia hospitalA man was thrown to the ground and beaten by ICE agents outside a Suffolk, Virginia hospital while his hands were up. He is now fighting deportation and seeking bond in court.Jul 5, 2026·Suffolk, VA·Augusta Free Press📦,Instagram📦
Arturo: Mexican father arrested by ICE driving to son's soccer gameArturo, a 48-year-old Mexican father who paid taxes yearly, was arrested while driving his son to a soccer game in Salt Lake City, traumatizing the 13-year-old.Jul 4, 2026·Salt Lake City, UT·Mexico·New York Times📦,Common Dreams📦
Dale P.: Maine market owner and father of U.S.-born son detained by ICEDhavalkumar 'Dale' Patel, who owns Wallace's Market in Friendship, Maine, was arrested at his store, leaving his wife to run the business and care for their toddler son. A judge has temporarily blocked his deportation.Jul 4, 2026·Friendship, ME·India·Press Herald📦,Bangor Daily News+1📦,The Maine Wire📦,Times of India📦
Ricardo: Father detained by masked ICE agents in San Bernardino CountyRicardo, described by his family as a loving, hardworking father, was detained by masked agents on July 4th in Phelan, California. His daughter started a fundraiser to cover legal fees and household bills.Fundraiser onlyJul 4, 2026·Phelan, CA·GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
Johan S.: Baseball MVP detained by ICE in Clifton Park, New YorkJohan Sandoval, 22, a Savannah State baseball MVP from the Dominican Republic, was detained outside his girlfriend's apartment after his student visa was terminated. His family is raising funds for legal help.Jul 4, 2026·Savannah, GA·Dominican Republic·HBCU Gameday+1📦,Georgia Public Broadcasting+1📦,WTOC📦,Savannah Now,WSAV+1,WJBF,HBCU Sports📦,Daily Gazette+1📦,WJCL+1📦,The Current GA+1📦,Spot On Georgia📦,Times Union+1📦,CBS 6 Albany📦,Instagram+1📦
Brooklyn green card holder detained by ICE, stripped of status over postsA Brooklyn writer, filmmaker, art teacher and activist with a green card was detained leaving his apartment and sent to a Louisiana facility after his legal status was terminated over his social media posts.Jul 4, 2026·Brooklyn, NY·Kuwait·The Gateway Pundit📦,The Daily Wire📦,Muted News,GoFundMe📦
Alva G.A.: Mexican woman in U.S. 32 years arrested by ICE at Denver airportA 56-year-old Mexican citizen who had lived in the U.S. for 32 years was detained at Denver International Airport in July while boarding a domestic flight. A judge ordered her released within 24 hours.Jul 3, 2026·Denver, CO·Mexico·CourtListener
Resham S.: Indian asylum seeker with work permit detained at ICE check-inAn Indian immigrant with a pending asylum case and valid work permit was detained in July while attending a routine check-in at a local ICE office. A judge ordered his immediate release, citing a due process violation.Jul 3, 2026·McFarland, CA·India·CourtListener
Yeni M.A.: Woman held at California City Detention Center without a bond hearingA woman held at California City Detention Center challenged her detention over a 2014 petty theft conviction. A judge ruled she qualifies for an exception and ordered a bond hearing within seven days or her release.Jul 3, 2026·California City, CA·CourtListener
