Steven O.U.: Man detained by ICE at LaGuardia, chained and held 15 daysSteven Orrego Upegui was detained at LaGuardia Airport while heading to his mother's birthday, then chained and held in Pennsylvania for 15 days. A judge has now blocked his removal.Aug 5, 2026·New York, NY·Habeas Dockets📦,EXA,GoFundMe📦
Three Mexican fathers not targeted by ICE detained in Jersey Shore sweepThree Mexican nationals and a fourth man from Absecon, described as working fathers and husbands with no criminal records, were detained in an April 30 Pleasantville ICE operation despite not being its targets.Apr 30, 2026·Pleasantville, NJ·Mexico·NJ 101.5📦,WOBM📦
Dorel T.V.: Man held by ICE at Denver detention facility seeks releaseA man held at ICE's Denver detention facility has asked a judge for release or a bond hearing. A judge barred his removal from Colorado or the country until the case is resolved.Apr 30, 2026·Denver, CO·CourtListener📦
Osmin A.: Salvadoran asylum seeker in Oakland with protection from deportation faces ICE detentionA Salvadoran asylum seeker who has lived in Oakland since 2021 faced renewed detention despite holding deferred status through a U visa application. A judge barred his detention without a hearing first.Apr 30, 2026·Oakland, CA·El Salvador·CourtListener📦
Ramon R.T.: Honduran man targeted, three more men detained by ICE at Jersey ShoreRamon Rodriguez-Turcios, a Honduran man, was the intended target of an April 30 Pleasantville operation that also swept up three Mexican men described as fathers and husbands with no criminal records.Apr 30, 2026·Pleasantville, NJ·Honduras·NJ 101.5📦,WOBM📦,94.3 The Point
Lisandro P.P.: Utah college student detained by ICE on way to new jobLisandro Pantaleon Pacheco, 22, a University of Utah student brought to the U.S. at age one, was detained driving to his first day at a new job. He now sits in a Wyoming jail.Apr 30, 2026·Park City, UT·Mexico·Yahoo News📦,Park Record📦,KPCW📦,NewsNation Now,FOX 13 Now📦,Local News 8📦,Channel 3000📦,KSL News Radio📦,Instagram+2📦
Israel M. and Max M.: Teen Congolese brothers zip-tied, detained by ICE at Mississippi bus stopIsrael, 18, and Max Makoka, 15, Congolese brothers on student visas, were zip-tied at a Mississippi bus stop in front of classmates. Both were released after a week.Apr 30, 2026·Diamondhead, MS·DR Congo·NOLA.com📦,Channel 2 Now📦,Mississippi Free Press+2📦,The Advocate📦,Tippah News📦,Seattle Times📦,Sun Herald+1📦,The Filipino Chronicle📦,Austin American-Statesman📦,WLBT📦,Change.org📦,Instagram+2📦
Yermi S.H.: Man re-detained at Golden State Annex without a hearingA noncitizen previously freed on bond was re-detained at Golden State Annex without a required hearing. A court ordered his immediate release and barred future re-detention without seven days' notice and a hearing.Apr 30, 2026·California·CourtListener📦
Jesus M.E.: 52-year-old Mexican man arrested and indicted in PhoenixA 52-year-old Mexican man was indicted in Phoenix as a driver in a smuggling operation, accused of running cross-country trips transporting migrants.Apr 30, 2026·Phoenix, AZ·Mexico·Arizona Daily Independent📦
Anita G.: Volunteer observer restrained and allegedly punched by ICE agents in Santa BarbaraAnita Garcia, a volunteer with a rapid response network, was restrained and allegedly punched by immigration agents while documenting an enforcement action in Santa Barbara on April 30.Apr 30, 2026·Santa Barbara, CA·Daily Nexus📦,Instagram📦
Jose H.M.: 38-year-old man arrested and charged after ICE traffic stop in LewisvilleA 38-year-old man was charged with assaulting federal officers after ramming ICE vehicles near a Lewisville apartment complex on April 30, hospitalizing two agents during an attempted stop.Apr 30, 2026·Lewisville, TX·Mexico·CBS News📦,Cross Timbers Gazette📦,KTEN
Valentín: Young man arrested by ICE agents in Jacksonville, TexasA young man named Valentín was detained by immigration agents at his Jacksonville, Texas home on the morning of April 30, an arrest witnessed and recorded by a neighbor.Social media onlyApr 30, 2026·Jacksonville, TX·Instagram📦,Facebook📦
Victor R.: Lawrence restaurant co-owner detained by ICE, deported to GuatemalaVictor Roman, co-owner of Los Guapos Latin Food in Lawrence, was deported to Guatemala in late April despite a GoFundMe and community support letters. His partner continues running their restaurants.Apr 30, 2026·Lawrence, KS·Guatemala·Kansas City Star📦,Lawrence Journal-World📦,Lawrence KS Times📦,Nuestro Diario📦
21-year-old Nicaraguan held for ICE after tinted-windshield traffic stopA 21-year-old Nicaraguan man, in the U.S. about two years, was pulled over for a tinted windshield and arrested for driving without a license. He was booked and held for ICE transfer.Apr 30, 2026·Summerfield, FL·Nicaragua·Villages News📦
Maine residents arrested protesting ICE detention conditions in MassachusettsAbout 40 protesters, including Maine residents and faith leaders, gathered at a Massachusetts ICE office in April 2026 to oppose overcrowded, unsanitary detention conditions. Between 9 and 12 were arrested and later released.Apr 30, 2026·Burlington, MA·Maine Public📦,WGME📦,WBUR📦,Boston.com📦
Iris A.V.: Nicaraguan woman detained again at Adelanto after earlier releaseA Nicaraguan woman, first released on recognizance in a 2022 case, was re-detained and held at Adelanto. A court ordered she get a bond hearing within 7 days.Apr 29, 2026·Adelanto, CA·Nicaragua·CourtListener📦
Adrian G.V.: Man detained again by ICE when reporting to Dallas office as directedA man arrested for drunk driving in Dallas in 2022 was released on his own recognizance after conviction, then re-detained in April 2026 at a routine ICE check-in. A court ordered his immediate release.Apr 29, 2026·Dallas, TX·CourtListener📦
Alexander V.C.: Man detained again by ICE at routine check-inA man released on his own recognizance after entering the country in 2023 was re-detained during a routine ICE check-in in April 2026. A court ordered his immediate release under his prior conditions.Apr 29, 2026·CourtListener+2📦
Elroy R.M.: Mexican man in U.S. 16 years held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican citizen living in the U.S. for over 16 years with approved immigration applications and no criminal history was detained after a speeding stop. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding the detention violated due process.Apr 29, 2026·McFarland, CA·Mexico·CourtListener📦
Edgar R.M.: Man who complied for three years arrested at Dallas ICE check-inA man who had complied with release conditions for three years was arrested without notice at a routine ICE check-in in Dallas. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding the arrest violated due process.Apr 29, 2026·Dallas, TX·CourtListener📦
Hugo M.A.: Immigrant detained again without a hearingA man previously released on bond was re-detained without a hearing. A federal court ordered his immediate release under his prior conditions, barring new restrictions like electronic monitoring without a future hearing.Apr 29, 2026·CourtListener📦
