Central Islip man detained by ICE driving pregnant partner and mother-in-lawEdwin Josue Padilla Molina, who has lived in Central Islip for twelve years since arriving at 14, was detained while driving his pregnant partner and mother-in-law. A federal judge ordered his immediate release.Nov 23, 2025·Central Islip, NY·CourtListener📦,Government Publishing Office📦
Jorge L.L.: 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
Cristofer O.: 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.Social media onlyMar 26, 2025·Plainfield, NJ·Honduras·Instagram📦
Three brothers detained by ICE during Chicago commuteJhony and Marco Gregorio, Guatemalan brothers who have lived in the Chicago suburbs for over a decade, were swept up along with brother Bayron during a predawn traffic stop targeting only one of them.Mar 25, 2025·Maywood, IL·Guatemala·ProPublica📦,converseer.com
Alireza D.: 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doctoral student in mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama, was detained at his home after his visa was revoked.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📦
Franyeli Z.M.: 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📦
Julio V.: 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📦
Jorge: 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📦
Gustavo G.O.: 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📦
Asad E.: 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📦
Cristofer: 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📦
Two teenagers detained by ICE in Coraopolis, PATwo teenagers riding their bikes to work in Coraopolis were detained on March 20 after local police stopped them and may have called in immigration agents.Social media onlyMar 20, 2025·Coraopolis, PA·Instagram📦
Kevin Z.R.: Salvadoran man with work permit held nearly a month by ICEKevin Zaldaña Ramirez, 20, has supported his visually impaired mother since age 16 under a special juvenile work permit, but was detained after a traffic stop and held for weeks.Mar 19, 2025·Fresno, TX·El Salvador·Houston Public Media+1📦,FOX 26 Houston
ICE agent appears to kneel on man's neck in U.S. Virgin IslandsA multi-person enforcement operation in a St. Croix market parking lot on March 19 was caught on video showing an agent kneeling on a man's head and neck during the arrest.Mar 19, 2025·Christiansted, VI·St. Thomas Source📦,St. Croix Source📦,Instagram📦
Kristiyan A.: Iraqi man who fears torture in Iraq held in ICE detentionAn Iraqi man held since March 2025 after finishing a sentence was ordered deported despite fearing torture, but a court granted his release from detention.Mar 18, 2025·Iraq·CourtListener📦
José M.A.: Honduran father with work permit deported, returned to ICE detention in TexasJosé Eliezer Martínez-Andino, a Honduran mechanic in Raleigh who arrived alone at 14, was deported despite legal status, separating him from his 3-year-old daughter. A judge ordered him returned, but he was sent to Texas detention instead of home.Mar 18, 2025·MT·Honduras·Connecticut News📦,WUNC,Latin Times
