Aidar N.: Russian asylum seeker held over 18 months in Mississippi develops kidney problemsAidar Nafikov, a Russian asylum seeker, has been held over a year and a half at a Mississippi facility awaiting a ruling on his case. His wife says his health has worsened, including strep throat and new kidney problems.Sep 3, 2026·Natchez, MS·Russia·ProPublica📦,Habeas Dockets📦
Dulce D.M.: U.S.-born mother held 25 days by ICE, missed Christmas with sonDulce Consuelo Diaz Morales, 22, a mother born in Maryland, was detained near Baltimore and held 25 days despite presenting a birth certificate, missing Christmas with her 5-year-old son. DHS later dismissed her case after confirming her citizenship.Oct 8, 2026·Maryland·Philippines·CBS News+3📦,The Guardian📦,NBC Washington📦,WBALtv+1📦,WMAR 2 News📦,The Banner+2📦,Law and Society📦,HuffPost📦,Washington Post,FOX 5 DC📦,The Daily Record+1📦,US News Sphere📦,Archive,Journal Arta,ProPublica,WBAL,DC News Now,Washington Informer,Investigative Post,Instagram+4📦
Juan Carlos L.G.: U.S. citizen held 30 hours in Florida jail despite IDJuan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, 20, a U.S. citizen who grew up speaking Tzotzil in Mexico, was jailed over 30 hours despite showing his birth certificate and Social Security card.Oct 8, 2026·Leon County, FL·Mexico·CNN📦,Newsweek📦,Associated Press+1📦,PBS📦,The Guardian,NBC News,Truthout📦,Inside Edition📦,CourtListener+2,Toronto Sun📦,PageSuite Edition📦,Kitsap Banners Independent📦,WLRN📦,Miami Times📦,ProPublica,NBC New York,USA Today,The Bradenton Times,Miami Herald,Investigative Post
Andres P.: Father of three detained by ICE arriving at Fresno construction jobAndres Pacheco, a father of three daughters and 23-year U.S. resident, was detained arriving for work at a Fresno construction site. He is now held in McFarland, and his family fears deportation.Oct 8, 2026·Fresno, CA·Univision,Mundo Now,ABC 30,votefresno.com
Jackie C.: U.S. citizen on ICE watch says federal agents tackled her, breaking toothJackie Cordova, 51, a U.S. citizen and community mentor, said federal agents tackled and bloodied her during a routine ICE watch in Santa Ana, breaking a tooth before releasing her hours later.Oct 8, 2026·Santa Ana, CA·Voice of OC📦
Father detained by ICE and facing deportation, leaving son to cover billsAfter his father was detained and faces deportation, a young man named Daniel suddenly became responsible for rent and bills on their trailer home, and is now considering leaving school.Fundraiser onlyOct 8, 2026·Houston, TX·GoFundMe📦
Father detained after ICE vehicles hit his car, daughter says mistaken identityA father described as hardworking and the family's main support was detained after ICE vehicles crashed into his car, with agents allegedly mistaking him for someone else despite his cooperation.Fundraiser onlyOct 8, 2026·Denver, CO·GoFundMe📦
Mario S. and Liliana L.: Venezuelan asylum seeker couple detained by ICE at North Miami workplaceMario Sanchez and Liliana Leon, a Venezuelan couple authorized to work with a decade-long pending asylum case, were detained at their North Miami workplace and remain held with no release date.Fundraiser onlyOct 8, 2026·North Miami, FL·Venezuela·GoFundMe📦
Sammy R.: North County father of four detained by ICE on way to workSammy Rodriguez, a 22-year North County resident, father of four, and sole provider, was detained on his way to work and went without food for 29 hours while held.Fundraiser onlyOct 8, 2026·Oceanside, CA·GoFundMe📦
Man with lawful status among four detained by ICE outside Kerman bakeryFour customers of a Kerman bakery were detained in an early morning operation the mayor called an 'ambush'; one was later released after proving lawful status but remained shaken.Oct 8, 2026·Kerman, CA·The Fresno Bee📦
Magdaleno B.: Fresno grandfather detained by ICE months after his weddingMagdaleno Benitez, a Fresno grandfather recently married, was detained on his way home from work and is now held in McFarland while his family raises funds for legal fees.Social media onlyOct 8, 2026·Fresno, CA·Instagram+1📦
Father detained by ICE while working alongside son in Madera CountyA construction worker's father with no criminal record was detained by ICE while working alongside his son at a Madera County site. His son watched him dragged to the ground by agents; he is now held in McFarland.Oct 8, 2026·Madera, CA·ABC 30📦,Mundo Now
Roberto M.M.: Cuban asylum seeker held for months by ICE with no deportation planRoberto Miranda Moya, a Cuban asylum seeker held for months despite a 2026 deportation order, was ordered released by a federal judge after the government failed to show his removal to Cuba was realistic.Oct 8, 2026·Pahrump, NV·Cuba·Cuba Headlines📦,Cuba en Miami,EXA,CiberCuba,mastodon.online,Universal Hub,KPBS,Times of San Diego
Jhon C.S.: Crying children cling to man arrested by ICE in Harrison, NJJhon Maykel Correa-Sangucho, a Honduran national, was arrested during a traffic stop in Harrison, NJ, as two children in his car cried and clung to him. The town's mayor called the scene heartbreaking.Oct 8, 2026·Harrison, NJ·Honduras·CBS News📦,NJ.com+1,The Mary Sue,ABC7 New York
Christian C.: Father of seven detained by ICE as children watch in TexasChristian Coronado, a father of seven, was detained by ICE on his Edinburg, Texas property as three of his children watched; his wife said an agent struck him in the shoulder.Oct 8, 2026·Edinburg, TX·Univision,Instagram+2📦
Gilbert A.: Salvadoran green card holder stopped by ICE, asked for papers near MendotaGilbert Antonio, 32, a lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since childhood and harvests cantaloupe and watermelons, was stopped near a Mendota pharmacy and asked for papers. He avoided detention only because he had documents on him.Oct 8, 2026·Mendota, CA·El Salvador·CalMatters📦,WOL
Isaac G.: Honduran teen soccer standout detained by ICE during routine asylum check-inIsaac Gallegos, a 2024 Orange High School graduate and varsity soccer player who came from Honduras in 2016 and has worked since 16 to support his family, was detained at a routine asylum check-in and sent to a Georgia facility.Oct 8, 2026·Charlotte, NC·Honduras·Daily Tar Heel+1,The News & Observer,ABC11,Instagram+1📦
Javier R.: U.S. citizen says ICE agent racially profiled him at Home DepotJavier Ramirez, a U.S. citizen for 30 years who works as a street vendor helping day laborers find work, says an ICE agent racially profiled him at a Baldwin Park Home Depot.Oct 8, 2026·Baldwin Park, CA·Spectrum Local News,Instagram📦
Adela C. and Sofia: Postpartum mother and young daughter detained at Dilley facilityAdela Nohemy Castellanos, who gave birth two months ago, is detained with her 10-year-old daughter Sofia in Dilley, separated from her husband and three other children. Her attorneys have appealed her deportation.Oct 8, 2026·Dilley, TX·Substack,Instagram📦
Protesters say Border Patrol agents pepper-sprayed them at Arizona wall siteProtesters blocking construction at an Arizona border wall site said a tactical unit wearing gas masks pepper-sprayed them instead of communicating, amid ongoing tension at wall construction sites.Oct 8, 2026·Arizona·The Border Chronicle📦
Kerman resident detained by ICE while buying coffee and pastryA Kerman resident was detained by ICE while stopping to buy coffee and a pastry, local officials told Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, who said she was deeply disturbed by reports of racial profiling.Oct 8, 2026·Kerman, CA·The Fresno Bee📦,KMPH
