Reny R.P.: Venezuelan man working lawfully in Denver arrested by ICE after parole endedA Venezuelan man living in Denver and working lawfully under humanitarian parole was arrested after his parole was terminated by email. A court has temporarily blocked his deportation.Dec 1, 2025·Denver, CO·Venezuela·CourtListener
Vermont second grader detained by ICE over ThanksgivingA second-grade student in Vermont was detained by immigration authorities over the Thanksgiving holiday.Dec 1, 2025·Vermont, VT·MSN📦,Boston Globe📦,VT Digger📦,Inquisitr📦,Seven Days📦
Elias P.Z.: Husband of U.S. citizen detained by ICE at routine Virginia check-inElias Perez-Zuazo, a Panamanian man married to a U.S. citizen, was detained during a routine check-in in Chantilly, Virginia, while the couple pursued his green card. A judge has barred his removal while his detention is reviewed.Dec 2025·Chantilly, VA·Panama·The Advocate📦,La Prensa Gráfica📦,Pilot Online📦,Fredericksburg Advance📦,WTOP📦,Patch📦
Natalia A.: Protester arrested and charged at Canal Street ICE protest in ManhattanNatalia Arai, 37, was charged with assault after kicking a garbage can that struck an officer during a protest blocking an ICE operation in Manhattan. She pleaded not guilty and was released without bail.Dec 1, 2025·Manhattan, NY·Yahoo News📦,Off the Press📦,Star Tribune📦,Chicago Tribune📦
Heng G.: Chinese dissident who filmed Uyghur camps held by ICE since AugustGuan Heng, 38, a Chinese asylum seeker who secretly filmed Uyghur internment camps before fleeing to the U.S., was arrested near Albany and held at Broome County jail. He is appealing to avoid deportation, fearing persecution in China.Dec 1, 2025·Albany, NY·China·NPR📦,American Community Media📦,Deutsche Welle📦,Hong Kong Free Press📦,The Independent📦,Court News📦,Info News
Juan B.: Nicaraguan former political prisoner stripped of nationality deported to Honduras by ICEJuan Barilla, 35, a Nicaraguan farmer and former political prisoner resettled in Louisiana, was taken into ICE custody after a DUI arrest. He was deported to Honduras in November 2025 and now fears retaliation from Nicaragua's government.Dec 1, 2025·Nicaragua·Human Rights Watch📦,El Heraldo📦,100 Noticias,La Prensa+1
Charlotte construction worker deported by ICE, never met his new babyA Charlotte construction worker and skilled woodworker was detained on his lunch break and deported to El Salvador. His pregnant wife and daughters have not seen him in ten months; he has never met their new baby.Fundraiser onlyDec 1, 2025·Charlotte, NC·El Salvador·GoFundMe📦
Pauline B.: Cameroonian mother whose fallopian tube was removed without consent held at StewartPauline Nadege Binam, 36, who came to the U.S. at age 2, remains held at Stewart Detention Center, separated from her 17-year-old daughter. She reads nearly a book a day to cope.Dec 1, 2025·Lumpkin, GA·Cameroon·CBS News,The Advocate📦,The Pink Times,LGBTQIA News,Rough Draft Atlanta
Elías P.Z.: Panamanian man with U.S. citizen husband detained at ICE check-in in VirginiaElías Pérez-Zuazo, a Panamanian man married to U.S. citizen Jonathan Blanco Gallegos, was detained at a routine ICE check-in despite a pending green card petition. A federal judge has barred his removal while reviewing his case.Dec 1, 2025·Chantilly, VA·Panama·La Nación📦,La Prensa Gráfica📦,DNA Magazine Australia,NBC Washington,Actitud 92.5
Turkish driver with rheumatoid arthritis detained at Otay Mesa before follow-up careA 32-year-old Turkish driver with rheumatoid arthritis was detained before getting needed follow-up care, and his family was turned away trying to deliver his medication. A judge ordered a bond hearing within seven days.Dec 1, 2025·San Diego, CA·Turkey·KPBS📦
Guatemalan mother's partner detained after ICE agents smash car windowA Guatemalan asylum seeker's partner was dragged from their car after agents smashed the window during a family ICE check-in, as her three young children watched. The children, ages 1 to 9, have since shown depression and developmental regression.Dec 2025·Los Angeles County, CA·Guatemala·KFF Health News📦
Father of three detained by ICE agents who smashed car windowA Mexican man who lived in the U.S. nearly 20 years was pulled from a car after agents smashed the window during his partner's ICE check-in, as their three children screamed. The children have since shown depression and sleep problems.Dec 2025·Los Angeles, CA·Guatemala·CBS News📦
Kevin M.P.: Salvadoran man protected from deportation arrested at routine ICE check-inKevin Isaac Montoya Palacios, a Salvadoran man with protection from deportation, was arrested at a routine ICE check-in after years of compliance. A judge ordered him freed but denied legal fees; the case is now before the Supreme Court.Dec 2025·El Salvador·SCOTUSblog📦,EXA📦,U.S. Supreme Court,Oyez
José Antonio G.: Cuban man brought at age nine deported to Mexico after 38 yearsJosé Antonio González, 51, arrived at age nine and worked as a painter supporting his family, but was deported after nearly 40 years over childhood offenses. He says he feels more American than Cuban.Dec 1, 2025·El Paso, TX·Cuba·CiberCuba+3📦
Angel: Nicaraguan activist detained by ICE despite work authorizationAngel, a Nicaraguan LGBTQ activist who fled government persecution in 2019, was detained while driving to work despite holding official work authorization. He remains held and is seeking legal help to challenge his detention.Fundraiser onlyDec 2025·Farmington, ME·Nicaragua·GoFundMe📦
Dairy farm worker detained by Border Patrol in North Country operationA dairy farm worker in New York's North Country was detained by Border Patrol. His girlfriend, Myrna Romero, spoke about the toll on their family and fears for his safety.Dec 1, 2025·North Country, NY·Guatemala·syracuse.com📦,Instagram📦,YouTube📦
Diana S.L.: DJ seeking asylum held unclothed in cold cell after ICE check-inDiana Sanchez Ledezma, a Stockton DJ known as DJ Reina Azteca, was detained at a routine check-in in December 2025. After months in custody marked by medical fear, a judge freed her in April.Dec 2025·San Diego, CA·Daylight San Diego📦,Daily Cast News📦
Carlos: Father with TPS detained by ICE at meeting to reunite with childrenCarlos, a Venezuelan man with temporary protected status, was detained after being told he'd reunite with his children, ages 14 and 16, who had waited nearly a year in a shelter. Officers then stripped and restrained him.Dec 1, 2025·New Mexico·Venezuela·CNN📦,ProPublica📦,KFF Health News+1📦,LAist📦,CRBC News📦,Viet Factcheck📦,Instagram📦
At least 15 people detained during ICE operations across Southern CaliforniaAt least 15 people were detained among roughly 25 stopped and questioned across Southern California during Thanksgiving week, including two detentions on Thanksgiving Day itself.Dec 1, 2025·Southern California, CA·LA Taco📦,Instagram📦
