Jonathan J.: Mother unable to locate 17-year-old son detained by ICE since JulyJonathan Jarquín, 17, was detained by ICE while walking to church, and his mother says she has been unable to locate him since, receiving only vague texts about his case.Jul 12, 2025·Univision📦,Instagram📦
Middle Eastern man self-deports after ICE solitary confinement triggers panic attacksA 33-year-old Christian man who fled religious persecution had panic attacks and chest pains in solitary confinement after an ICE check-in, and left the country rather than face indefinite detention.May 14, 2026·Davis Vanguard📦,Anchorage Daily News📦
Seven immigrants, including 14-year-old, die from heat in sealed boxcar in TexasSeven people from Mexico and Honduras, ages 14 to 56, died of heat stroke while smuggled in a sealed Texas boxcar reaching up to 105 degrees.May 14, 2026·Laredo, TX·CBS News📦,NBC News+1📦,Global News📦,Instagram📦
Cecilia and Ronald: Pregnant wife self-deports with three sons after husband detained by ICEA pregnant mother of three left homeless after her husband Ronald was detained at a routine check-in self-deported with her sons, ages 6, 9, and 12, returning to Venezuela in May 2026.May 13, 2026·Centennial, CO·Venezuela·Denver Post📦,Kano Project📦
Detainee suffered seizure after ICE pepper-sprayed dozens in overcrowded Mesa facilityDozens of detainees were pepper-sprayed in an overcrowded Arizona facility holding 332 people in space meant for about 157. One detainee had a seizure and another was hospitalized after an asthma episode.May 13, 2026·Mesa, AZ·The Arizona Republic📦,Arizona Mirror+1📦,KJZZ📦,Instagram📦
Munish K.: Indian asylum seeker held by ICE over three months without a hearingA 33-year-old Indian asylum seeker who lived in the U.S. nearly four years with no criminal record was detained without notice or a warrant and held over three months. A court ordered his immediate release, finding his detention unlawful.May 13, 2026·Brooklyn, NY·India·CourtListener
Julio: North Carolina man pursuing citizenship detained by ICE on way to workJulio, who has no criminal history and was pursuing citizenship, was detained while driving to work in North Carolina. His wife Maria now covers household bills and legal fees alone.Fundraiser onlyMay 13·North Carolina·GoFundMe📦
Dany H.: Guatemalan man with stage 4 cancer detained by ICE, missing chemotherapyDany Donaldo Hernández, a Guatemalan man with stage 4 cancer who came seeking asylum with his son in 2019, was detained while heading to chemotherapy and has since missed treatment sessions. His family is seeking his release for care.May 13, 2026·Guatemala·CourtListener📦,Telemundo Birmingham📦
Two men detained after fleeing vehicle in Thousand Palms ICE operationTwo undocumented men fled their vehicle during an ICE operation in Thousand Palms; one was caught inside a nearby business. Both had prior DUI arrests, and one also had a drug possession arrest.May 13, 2026·Thousand Palms, CA·KION Central Coast📦
Rubeliz B.: Venezuelan doctor with work permit arrested by CBP at McAllen airportDr. Rubeliz Bolívar, a Venezuelan physician with a work permit, was detained at McAllen airport with her five-year-old daughter and held a month before a judge ordered her release on bail.May 13, 2026·Texas·Venezuela·Telemundo📦,KEYT📦,KRGV📦,Monitoreamos📦,El Público TV📦
At least 3 people arrested by DHS agents in WaukeganAt least three people were arrested in immigration raids across Waukegan Wednesday morning, including a man taken from a Uline warehouse and transported to Broadview for processing.May 13, 2026·Waukegan, IL·Lake McHenry Scanner📦,Content Publisher📦
Handcuffed father pepper-sprayed by ICE agents in The Colony, TexasA father was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents while already handcuffed on the ground in The Colony, Texas, after a customer called ICE to avoid paying for auto repairs, his daughter said.Social media onlyMay 13, 2026·The Colony, TX·Instagram📦
Honduran immigrant's ICE ankle monitor causes skin infection, emotional harmA Honduran immigrant says an improperly placed ICE ankle monitor caused a skin infection and emotional distress after prolonged wear.May 13, 2026·Honduras·Miami Herald📦,Instagram📦
Wardy A.L.: Man held at immigration detention center in Aurora, Colorado seeks releaseA man held at the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora has asked a court for immediate release, which ordered that he cannot be moved from Colorado or the country meanwhile.May 12, 2026·Aurora, CO·CourtListener📦
Patricia B.S.: U.S. citizen honors student, 17, left alone after mother deported to MexicoPatricia Balbuena Soto, a New Jersey mother of nearly 30 years, was deported to Mexico on August 5, 2025, leaving her 17-year-old honors-student daughter to manage school, finances and the mortgage alone.May 12, 2026·Atlantic County, NJ·Mexico·Newsweek+2📦,NJ.com📦,And Diligence📦,American One Newspaper📦,Tuko.co.ke📦,Instagram+2📦,YouTube📦
Reiner G.A.: Cuban man with medical concerns detained again by DHSA Cuban man whose supervised release was revoked in May 2026 was ordered freed after a court found immigration officials showed no evidence his deportation was likely anytime soon.May 12, 2026·Cuba·CourtListener📦
Dionel F.G.: Grocery store worker of 12 years arrested by ICE outside Arlington storeDionel Florian-Garcia, who worked at an Arlington grocery store for 12 years, was arrested outside his job in January 2026 and pleaded guilty to reentering the country; sentencing is set for May.May 12, 2026·Arlington, VA·Guatemala·Patch+2📦
Jesus H.: Father of six detained by ICE after seven years seeking legal citizenshipJesus Hernandez, a single father of six including two U.S. Marines, was detained in May 2026 after seven years pursuing legal status. His family is raising money for his legal defense and bond.Fundraiser onlyMay 12, 2026·GoFundMe,Instagram📦
Javier S.R.: Man living in U.S. since 1999 held without a bond hearingA man who has lived in the U.S. since 1999 was detained in May 2026 without a bond hearing. A court ordered one within ten days but denied his immediate release.May 12, 2026·CourtListener📦
Isael U.S.: Napa agricultural worker with four U.S. citizen children detained by ICEA Mexican farmworker and father of four U.S. citizen children, in Napa for decades, was detained again in May 2026 without a hearing. A court barred his re-detention without notice and a hearing first.May 12, 2026·Napa, CA·Mexico·CourtListener📦
Jennifer S.: Colombian woman with valid work permit shackled 30 hours by ICEJennifer Santos, a Colombian woman with valid work authorization, was held seven months, then shackled for 30 hours and flown toward Honduras, which refused her entry. Her deportation has now been postponed.May 12, 2026·Honduras·Univision📦,Instagram📦,Facebook
