Diana R.P. and Jairo A.E.: Asylum-seeking parents of two detained by ICE at Las Vegas airportA Colombian couple with Spanish citizenship were detained at the Las Vegas airport while traveling to celebrate a birthday, then separated into facilities in different states, leaving their two children with relatives.Aug 1, 2026·Las Vegas, NV·Colombia·Infobae📦,El Frente📦,Univision,El Tiempo,Instagram📦
Lisbeth P.: Woman deported to Venezuela survives hotel collapse during earthquakesLisbeth Portillo, 58, who lived in South Florida over four years with a pending asylum claim, was deported to Venezuela and survived a hotel collapse during earthquakes hours after arrival, reuniting with her children the next night.Jun 25, 2026·La Guaira, VE·Venezuela·BBC📦,2001 Online📦,UCV Radio📦,The Independent📦
Anderson S.: Deported Venezuelan man loses both legs after 40-hour hotel collapse entrapmentAnderson Daniel Salcedo, 22, a construction worker who lived in the U.S. three years, was deported and trapped 40 hours in a collapsed Venezuelan hotel without his phone or documents. Both his legs were later amputated.Jun 25, 2026·La Guaira, VE·Venezuela·BBC📦,The Star📦,The Straits Times📦,GBM📦,Devdiscourse📦,South China Morning Post📦,India Today📦,El País📦
Julio I.: Salt Lake City resident of 35 years deported to Mexico by ICEJulio Irungaray Sr., who worked two jobs and lived in Utah over 35 years, was deported to Guadalajara and has since joined a soccer league in Durango while relatives raised over $22,000 to help his family.Jun 25, 2026·Salt Lake City, UT·Mexico·KSL📦,The Salt Lake Tribune📦,Fight Back News,Harian Basis
Father detained by ICE at FIFA event with his children, then deportedA father and asylum seeker was detained by ICE while attending a FIFA Club World Cup final with his children after police questioned him over a drone violation. He spent three months in detention before being deported.Jun 25, 2026·Al Jazeera📦,France 24📦,Guardian TV,Human Rights Watch📦,YouTube📦
24 migrants detained in joint traffic stop operation in Wichita FallsTwenty-four people from countries including Mexico, India, Cuba, and Russia were detained during a Texas traffic-stop operation that included 132 stops, 109 equipment violations, and 15 vehicle impounds.Jun 25, 2026·Wichita Falls, TX·Texoma Homepage📦,News Channel 6 Now📦
18 people arrested in three-day ICE and sheriff operation in Sedalia, MissouriEighteen people were arrested over three days in a joint ICE-sheriff operation in Sedalia, Missouri, including five from Mexico. Residents reported arrests at local businesses and raised concerns over economic impacts on immigrant-reliant industries.Jun 25, 2026·Sedalia, MO·Mexico·ABC 17 News+1📦,KRCG TV+1📦
Belizean asylum seeker held nearly two years by ICE alleges forced laborA Belizean asylum seeker held nearly two years at a Kern County detention facility described forced labor and medical neglect, and helped free other detainees through legal filings. He now challenges the fairness of his own bond hearing.Jun 25, 2026·California City, CA·Belize·Los Angeles Times📦,Freedom for Immigrants📦,EXA,Hawaii Tribune-Herald,Instagram📦
Moises R.R.: Nicaraguan man arrested in Annandale, Virginia, ICE seeks custodyA Nicaraguan man who had lived in the U.S. since 2022 was released from local custody despite an ICE detainer, then arrested again after an alleged park assault. ICE has now lodged a new detainer against him.Jun 25, 2026·Annandale, VA·Nicaragua·Fox News📦,Patch📦,WJLA,Newsrite Now,AMED Post
Leonardo S.U. and Benjamin L.H.: 13-year-old arrested by ICE with father, given only cookies and juiceSanti Soto Uribe, a 13-year-old ninth grader, was separated from his father after their June arrest and held at a San Antonio child welfare center without showering.Jun 25, 2026·San Antonio, TX·Univision,SA Current📦,U.S. House (Castro)📦,Instagram📦
Man detained by ICE after entering on valid work visaJose de Jesús Ortiz Ibañez, who entered the U.S. legally on a work visa and spent years building a life here, was detained by ICE. His family is raising funds for his legal defense.Fundraiser onlyJun 24, 2026·Orem, UT·GoFundMe📦
Miguel: 22-year-old detained by ICE at workplace in HoustonMiguel, 22, who supports his mother and came seeking better opportunities, was detained by ICE while working in Houston. His partner is raising funds to fight his detention.Fundraiser onlyJun 24, 2026·Houston, TX·GoFundMe📦
Workers detained without warrant in ICE raid at NJ Oaxacan restaurantAgents raided El Oaxaqueño, a family-owned Oaxacan restaurant and bakery in Lakewood, NJ, on June 24, detaining 18 people including six employees; most workers were later released with legal help.Jun 24, 2026·Lakewood, NJ·Mexico·Hoodline,Instagram📦
Elomar R.: Aspiring baseball player, 20, deported to Venezuela dies in earthquakeElomar Alexander Reyes, 20, an aspiring baseball player who trained with the Diamondbacks' Dominican league, was deported to Venezuela on June 24 and died days later when an earthquake collapsed the hotel holding him.Jun 24, 2026·Venezuela·El País📦,Café Diario📦
Angely J.M. and Alexka J.M.: Detroit teens detained by ICE in separate Texas, New Mexico facilitiesAngely and Alexka Jerez Medina, 18-year-old Venezuelan asylum-seeking twins and Detroit students, were detained June 24 while working at an Amazon warehouse and are now held in separate facilities in Texas and New Mexico.Jun 24, 2026·Buffalo, NY·Venezuela·Outlier Media📦,Detroit Free Press📦,Chalkbeat📦,Michigan Advance📦
Juan D.A.: Asylum seeker with work permit detained by ICE on way to workA Guatemalan man who sought asylum in 2014 and lived in the U.S. 12 years with a work permit was detained on his way to work; a court ordered his immediate release.Jun 24, 2026·York, PA·Guatemala·CourtListener
Chinese woman seeking refuge suffers in Otay Mesa detention, pleads for helpA 43-year-old woman from China seeking refuge told a judge in a court filing she is suffering inside Otay Mesa Detention Center, saying she never expected such treatment here.Jun 24, 2026·San Diego, CA·China·KPBS📦
Man from Azerbaijan hospitalized nine days, loses 20 pounds at Otay MesaA man from Azerbaijan held at Otay Mesa Detention Center was hospitalized for nine days with severe gastrointestinal illness and lost about 20 pounds due to intolerance to the facility's food.Jun 24, 2026·San Diego, CA·Azerbaijan·KPBS📦
Pakistani woman with asthma and anxiety suffers head injuries in detentionA 34-year-old Pakistani woman with asthma and anxiety held at Otay Mesa suffered panic attacks that knocked her unconscious and caused head injuries, leading to a three-day hospital stay.Jun 24, 2026·San Diego, CA·Pakistan·KPBS📦
Woman who uses a cane injured in medication mix-up at Otay MesaA Mexican woman who uses a cane was injured at Otay Mesa when staff gave her another detainee's laxative instead of her medication, causing a fall that hurt her knee, back and hips.Jun 24, 2026·San Diego, CA·Mexico·KPBS📦,ACLU San Diego📦
Iranian man with serious neurological issues shackled during Otay Mesa medical visitsA 33-year-old Iranian man with serious neurological issues was held at Otay Mesa, where he says he was handcuffed and shackled for long periods during medical appointments.Jun 24, 2026·San Diego, CA·Iran·KPBS📦
