Artemio C.R.: Asylum seeker with work permit and severe sleep apnea detained by ICEArtemio Castillo-Romero, a Honduran asylum seeker with a valid work permit and no criminal record, was detained minutes after a routine traffic stop. His wife is seeking his release, citing his sleep apnea and declining mental health.Oct 10, 2026·Collier County, FL·Honduras·Gulf Coast News Now+1📦
Cristofer O.: 21-year-old Honduran with approved juvenile status deported after eight months heldCristofer Ortega, 21, came from Honduras as a child and was studying HVAC in New Jersey. Pulled from a car at gunpoint, he was held eight months and deported.Apr 23, 2026·New Hampshire·Honduras·NJ Spotlight News📦,Explore New Jersey📦,Habeas Dockets📦
Asylum seeker detained by ICE when he reported for scheduled appointmentAn asylum seeker was re-detained by ICE in April 2026 after reporting to a routine appointment, with no written notice given. A judge found the detention violated due process and ordered his immediate release.Apr 23, 2026·CourtListener📦
DACA teacher put on unpaid leave as renewal stalls over five monthsA Central Valley teacher with DACA status was placed on unpaid leave after her work permit renewal stalled for over five months. Thousands of DACA recipients, including an estimated 6,784 California educators, face similar delays.Apr 23, 2026·California·Mexico·EdSource,KSN,NBC DFW📦,Instagram📦
Ten Disney cruise crew members arrested by ICE in San DiegoTen Disney Cruise Line crew members were arrested as the Disney Magic was unloaded in San Diego, in view of disembarking families with children. Two days later, four more crew members were arrested from another docked ship.Apr 23, 2026·San Diego, CA·Disney Dining📦,Cruise Hive📦,Inside the Magic📦,Instagram📦
Man detained by ICE while leaving Sonoma County jail as sister waitedA man was detained while being released from Sonoma County Jail, as his sister waited for him in the lobby. He has since been transferred to a reactivated detention center in the Mojave Desert.Apr 23, 2026·Santa Rosa, CA·Press Democrat📦,Sonoma Sun📦
Juan Marcos C.: Father of two young children detained by ICE on I-4Juan Marcos Carly, 36, a father of two young children who came to the U.S. in 2018, was detained on Interstate 4. His wife is raising money online for his bail.Fundraiser onlyApr 23, 2026·FL·GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
Mothers hospitalized for heat stroke during ICE transport in El Reno, OklahomaA group of mothers separated from their families were transported by bus from a detention facility in El Reno, Oklahoma, with several hospitalized for heat stroke amid reportedly poor conditions.Social media onlyApr 23, 2026·El Reno, OK·Instagram📦
Ray B.: Asylum-seeking Venezuelan Uber driver dies during Florida traffic stopRay Barraez, 50, a Venezuelan Uber driver with an open asylum case, died of a heart attack during a Florida traffic stop. His wife said fear of detention contributed to his death.Apr 23, 2026·Seminole County, FL·Venezuela·Telemundo 51📦,Instagram+1📦
16-year-old U.S. citizen struck, 14-year-old grabbed by neck by ICE in TexasA 16-year-old U.S. citizen was struck in the face and a 14-year-old girl was grabbed by the neck during an ICE operation in Edinburg, Texas, on April 23, 2026.Social media onlyApr 23, 2026·Pueblo De Palmas, TX·Instagram+3📦,Twitter/X📦
Rufino B.: Angolan pastor detained by ICE while helping detained congregation member in MaineRufino Beca, a 59-year-old pastor from Angola leading two congregations, was detained while collecting funds to help a church member held in custody. His daughter says he is an asylum seeker, not a visa overstayer.Apr 23, 2026·Portland, ME·Angola·Donorbox📦,Project Vet Relief+1📦,Press Herald📦,Instagram+1📦
William A.: San Antonio father deported by ICE without emergency surgery for knee tumorWilliam Alexander Alfaro, a Honduran father with an active asylum case, was detained while driving his three children to school and later deported without surgery for a knee tumor, risking amputation.Apr 23, 2026·San Antonio, TX·Honduras·Habeas Dockets📦,Instagram+4📦,Twitter/X📦
Jaime N.A.: Gay Mexican man protected from deportation detained at routine ICE check-inA Mexican man granted protection from deportation as a gay man was detained at a routine check-in after eight years of compliance. A judge ordered his immediate release on May 1, 2026.Apr 22, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·Mexico·CourtListener📦
Wilfido C.E. and Keyra C.C.: Guatemalan father and minor daughter who attended every hearing detained by ICEA Guatemalan father and his young daughter, who had attended every hearing and broken no rules, were detained after years of compliance. A judge ordered them freed and barred their re-detention.Apr 22, 2026·Guatemala·CourtListener📦
Karla S.: Trans organizer detained by ICE denied hormone therapy, medical neglectKarla Sáenz, a 26-year-old transgender organizer from Venezuela, was held a month in a men's unit at Eloy Detention Center, denied hormone therapy and showers. A judge ordered her release in April.Apr 22, 2026·Phoenix, AZ·Venezuela·Copper Courier📦,LGBTQ Nation📦,Lookout News📦,Phoenix New Times📦,Times Telegram📦,Calo News📦,Instagram+1📦
Five Mexican and Salvadoran nationals charged, held by ICE in Las VegasFive men previously deported from the U.S. were taken into custody in Las Vegas between March and April 2026 and charged with illegally reentering the country.Apr 22, 2026·Las Vegas, NV·Mexico·News 3 Las Vegas📦
Second Croton-on-Hudson man remains in ICE custody after April arrestA Brook Street resident in Croton-on-Hudson remains held by ICE since an April arrest. The mayor said the village knows of two residents detained and wants more transparency from federal authorities.Apr 22, 2026·Croton-on-Hudson, NY·Mid Hudson News📦
Raul A.H.: Immigrant detained again without a pre-detention bond hearingAn immigrant previously freed on bond was re-detained in April. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding he was denied a required bond hearing before a neutral judge.Apr 22, 2026·CourtListener📦
Carlos B.: Father detained by ICE in Kissimmee, Florida, family left strugglingCarlos Bejarano, a hardworking father and family provider, was detained by ICE in Kissimmee on April 22. His family is seeking donations to cover legal costs and basic needs.Fundraiser onlyApr 22, 2026·Kissimmee, FL·GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
Eight people detained in ICE raids at two Davenport restaurantsEight people were arrested in April 22 ICE raids at two Davenport restaurants, Izumi and Jiang's Hot Pot & BBQ. Local police said they were not told about the operation in advance.Apr 22, 2026·Davenport, IA·Quad City Times📦,KWQC📦,Chili Chili,WQAD
Hector V.: Illiterate worker with work permit held by ICE five months, then deportedHector V., who is illiterate and missed a 2007 hearing after being given wrong information, was detained at a car wash raid despite having work authorization. He spent five months in harsh detention before choosing to self-deport to El Salvador.Apr 22, 2026·Boston, MA·El Salvador·BINJ News📦,WGBH📦
