Elzon L.: U.S. citizen electrician handcuffed by ICE in Westbury for looking like someoneElzon Lemus, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen and electrician from Brentwood, was handcuffed on his way to work after agents said he "looks like somebody" they sought. He was held about an hour before being released once his citizenship was confirmed.July 2026·Westbury, NY·NBC New York📦,Long Island Press📦,FOX 5 New York📦,Daily Voice📦,Long Island📦,Tricia Lindsay For Senate,Hostux,The Independent,Daljoong News,News 12 Long Island,Instagram📦
Elaine M.: Indigenous actress detained by ICE, tribal ID rejected as fakeIndigenous actress Elaine Miles, known for "Northern Exposure" and "Smoke Signals," was detained at a Redmond bus stop after agents rejected her tribal ID as fake. Her son and uncle were also briefly detained nearby.July 2026·Redmond, WA·KUOW+1📦,Seattle Times📦,Instagram📦
Venezuelan asylum seeker who arrived at 17 held by ICE in CaliforniaA Venezuelan asylum seeker who came to the U.S. at 17 was arrested in Salt Lake City and transferred to a California detention center. A judge denied his request for immediate release while his case proceeds.Jul 27, 2026·Salt Lake City, UT·Venezuela·CourtListener
Nepthalí Z.S. and Cinthia C.O.: Pastors detained by ICE at Texas airport, threatened with separation from childrenTwo Edinburg, Texas pastors were detained at a McAllen airport while heading to a marriage retreat, their first trip away from their three U.S. citizen children. They were released after two days.Jul 27, 2026·McAllen, TX·Mexico·Common Dreams📦,La Hora📦,El Universal📦,El Mexicano📦,Christianity Today,Religion News Service📦,Baptist News Global📦,Word & Way📦,WDHN,The Christian Century📦,Instagram+2📦
Cristian J.A.: Honduran construction worker mistaken for another man, detained by ICE in VermontA 31-year-old Honduran construction worker was detained during a Vermont ICE operation meant for someone else, prompting hundreds of activists to gather in protest. A judge found the arrest unlawful; four months later, no charges have been filed against him.Jul 27, 2026·South Burlington, VT·Honduras·NBC 5📦,Magic 96.7,Burlington Free Press📦,Vermont Public+2📦,New Hampshire Public Radio+2📦,Community Spirit Event,Instagram+1📦
2,197 immigrants detained in ICE sweep across New York stateICE's summer operation detained 2,197 immigrants across New York, including sanctuary cities. Legal aid attorneys in Queens and Brooklyn say Latino immigrants were disproportionately affected despite official public-safety framing.Jul 27, 2026·NY·The Guardian📦,The City Reporter📦,Department of Homeland Security,Latin Times,Newscord
Ricardo L.I.: Man re-detained without a hearing as government shifted its legal reasonsA man previously released on parole was re-detained in July 2026 at the Central Valley Annex Detention Facility after shifting government explanations. A court ordered his immediate release, requiring notice before any future detention.Jul 27, 2026·CourtListener
Antony E.E.: Nicaraguan asylum seeker detained at ICE check-in after 43 months of complianceA Nicaraguan asylum seeker who complied with check-ins for over 43 months was detained during a routine Los Angeles appointment in July 2026. A court ordered his immediate release, finding no basis for his custody.Jul 27, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·Nicaragua·CourtListener
Mexican man arrested by ICE near Seattle Center day after mass shootingA 24-year-old man from Mexico was arrested near Seattle Center the day after a mass shooting nearby, as he tried to drive into an area where vendors were packing up a food festival.Jul 27, 2026·Seattle, WA·Mexico·Seattle Times📦,KIRO 7📦
Marvin M.A.: Honduran man dies weeks after ICE detention, family says he lacked medicationMarvin Alexander Mejía Alvarado, a Honduran man with family in Memphis, died weeks after a judge ordered his release from detention. His family says mistreatment and denied medication caused his health decline.Jul 27, 2026·Memphis, TN·Honduras·Memphis Noticias📦,Instagram📦
Ronald V.: Nicaraguan man detained at routine ICE check-in after 15 years under supervisionA Nicaraguan man who spent nearly 15 years under supervision was detained at a routine ICE check-in in July 2026 and is held at River Correctional Facility. A court denied his request for emergency release.Jul 27, 2026·Ferriday, LA·Nicaragua·CourtListener
Tangieth C.L.: Venezuelan asylum seeker still denied medication for ovarian condition in ICE custodyTangieth Paola Carrasquero Lopez, 23, a Venezuelan asylum seeker with a chronic ovarian condition, says she has only received ibuprofen at a Georgia detention center. Her doctor continues requesting her prescribed medication and monitoring.Jul 27, 2026·Atlanta, GA·Venezuela·Newsweek📦,Federal Caucus Post📦
Iranian man held 13 months as three countries refuse to take himHouman Rashidy, an Iranian citizen, was held 13 months at Torrance County Detention Facility before a judge ordered his release, finding no real chance of deportation since no country would accept him.Jul 27, 2026·Torrance County, NM·Iran·CourtListener,PACER Monitor
Erika and Edgard: Parents detained by ICE during traffic stop, mother injured during arrestErika and Edgard, married parents of two with a granddaughter, were pulled from their car during a traffic stop with no explanation. Erika was left bruised; their daughter seeks legal help to reunite the family.Fundraiser onlyJuly 27, 2026·Belleville, NJ·GoFundMe📦
Burkina Faso asylum seeker held by ICE nearly a year in NewarkA man from Burkina Faso seeking asylum has been held nearly a year at Newark's Delaney Hall with no release date. He joined a hunger strike protesting conditions there.Jul 27, 2026·Newark, NJ·Burkina Faso·Documented📦
Luis Angel C.R.: Guatemala resident crashes while fleeing ICE agents in New JerseyLuis Angel Cifuentes Rodas of Guatemala crashed his pickup truck in Teaneck, New Jersey, while fleeing ICE agents, downing power lines and trapping a driver for an hour. He was arrested and now faces an immigration judge.Jul 27, 2026·Teaneck, NJ·Guatemala·NJ.com📦,Daily Voice📦,NJ 101.5,Patch
Boanerges F.B.: Nicaraguan father detained at ICE check-in, coerced into self-deportation, separated from familyBoanerges Flores-Bravo, a Nicaraguan father working for a Missouri school district, was detained at a routine ICE check-in and pressured into signing deportation papers, then sent back to Nicaragua in June 2026.Jul 26, 2026·Maplewood, MO·Nicaragua·First Alert 4+2📦,Spectrum Local News📦,KCUR📦,Yahoo News📦,Fox 2 Now+2,St. Louis Post-Dispatch📦,CourtListener,KALB📦,St. Louis Public Radio📦,KNOE📦,MSN
Father detained by ICE after helping daughter enlist in ArmyA devout Catholic father was arrested by ICE shortly after helping his daughter enlist in the U.S. Army, according to a St. Louis Archdiocese spokesman who said he has been treated poorly.Jul 26, 2026·St. Louis, MO·St. Louis Post-Dispatch📦,Spot on Missouri📦,Eyes On Ice
Alexander J.J.: Asylum seeker with valid work permit arrested without explanation on his commuteAlexander Jarquin-Jarquin, a Nicaraguan asylum seeker with a valid work permit, was arrested without explanation on his way to work. He worked 12-hour days supporting his wife and father; his family is raising bond money.Fundraiser onlyJul 26, 2026·Miami, FL·Nicaragua·GoFundMe📦
At least 11 people detained during ICE check-ins at Malta field officeAt least 11 people, including asylum seeker Jesus Carrión, were detained during routine check-ins at ICE's Malta office. His wife expected a standard check-in, but he was held at Batavia detention center under movement restrictions.Jul 26, 2026·Malta, NY·Gothamist📦,Times Union
