Two Bloomington asylum seekers detained by ICE in vehicle collisionTwo Bloomington men with pending asylum cases were detained by ICE after a federal vehicle struck their car, according to witnesses.Sep 2, 2026·Bloomington, IN·bloomingtonian.com📦,IDS News
Mario B.: Father of three with pending residency case detained by ICE in IowaMario Bojorjes, a North Liberty construction worker, father of three and his family's main earner, was detained after a trooper stopped him for a tinted window and asked about his immigration status.Jul 7, 2026·North Liberty, IA·The Daily Iowan📦,KCRG📦
At least five arrested by ICE at NYC courthouses despite judge's orderAt least five immigrants, including people from the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, were arrested at New York courthouses despite a judge's limiting order. Three were released without explanation; two remain detained.Jul 7, 2026·New York, NY·Dominican Republic, Ecuador·Documented📦,Patch📦,The NY Beat
Jose Enrique O.D.: Father with pending asylum case wrongly deported by ICE, returned to ChicagoJose Enrique Ojeda Duarte, a Venezuelan father of two, was wrongly deported after seven months in detention due to a government data error. He has reunited with his family in Chicago but struggles with anxiety and fear.Jul 7, 2026·Chicago, IL·Venezuela·Univision📦,WBEZ📦,Latin Times📦,Entorno Inteligente📦,Banco de Profissionais📦,The Independent,Chicago Sun-Times
Erianny R.B.: Venezuelan woman with valid TPS held by ICE for 9 monthsErianny Rodriguez Balza, a Venezuelan woman with valid protected status, was held for about nine months even after a government attorney acknowledged her legal status. She has since been released.Jul 7, 2026·Arizona, AZ·Venezuela·Tucson.com+1📦,Town News
Five people arrested in nationwide ICE operation over Independence Day weekendFive men were arrested across several states in a holiday enforcement operation, including citizens of Panama, Mexico and Cuba detained in New York, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oregon and Florida.Jul 7, 2026·Brooklyn, NY·Panama·Fox News📦
Hebert I.C.: 20-year-old mariachi musician married to U.S. citizen detained by ICE in TexasHebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, a 20-year-old mariachi musician who came to the U.S. at age 4, was held after a traffic stop and kept in his outfit for 18 hours.Jul 6, 2026·San Antonio, TX·Mexico·Univision📦,The Independent📦,El Risala📦,FOX San Antonio📦,MSN,Instagram📦
One person arrested in ICE operation at State College construction siteOne person was arrested and another briefly detained at a State College construction site when ICE officers in unmarked vehicles arrived Saturday morning, days before a council vote on local police-ICE cooperation.Jul 6, 2026·State College, PA·WPSU Radio📦,Centre Daily,State College Online
Jesus Q.F.: Father of four U.S. citizens detained by ICE at work permit appointmentA construction business owner and father of four, in the country since 2000, was detained again at a routine biometrics appointment. A judge ordered his release within 24 hours.Jul 6, 2026·Riverside, CA·CourtListener
Freddys P.R. and Edgarianny G.: Venezuelan family with pregnant mother and 7-year-old daughter held at DilleyA Venezuelan father, his pregnant wife and their 7-year-old daughter remain held at Dilley weeks after trying to self-deport. Their daughter sent Sen. Katie Britt a drawing pleading for help.Jul 6, 2026·Pecos, TX·Venezuela·AL.com📦,Communick News📦,Tardigram,Podscripts
Manana R.: Georgian asylum seeker with pending case detained by ICE in LouisianaA Georgian asylum seeker, paroled into the country in 2023 while her case was pending, was detained at a Louisiana processing center in July 2026. A court denied her request to block her removal.Jul 6, 2026·Basile, LA·Georgia·CourtListener
Mateo L.Z. and David H.C.: Two people arrested by ICE without warrants away from the borderTwo immigrants who had lived in the country for years were arrested without warrants and not told why, a court found. A judge ordered them released immediately, requiring advance notice and a hearing before any future detention.Jul 6, 2026·CourtListener
Javier C.S.: Father with valid work permit mistakenly detained by ICE in JolietJavier Cortez Sanchez, a father with a valid work permit, was detained in Joliet after being mistaken for someone else. His young son asks daily when he will come home while the family seeks legal help.July 6, 2026·Joliet, IL·Habeas Dockets📦,Justia,GoFundMe📦
Kubanych: Interpreter lost 40 pounds in ICE detention, now with family in KyrgyzstanKubanych, a community interpreter, was detained for 8 months after helping another asylum seeker, losing 40 pounds and being denied care for serious health conditions. He was freed and has reunited with his wife and four children in Kyrgyzstan.Jul 6, 2026·California City, CA·Kyrgyzstan·GiveButter📦,Respond Crisis Translation📦,Instagram📦
74-year-old grandfather detained by ICE on way to work in RiversideA 74-year-old grandfather and family caregiver was detained on June 12 while driving to work in Riverside. His family is fundraising online to pay bail and bring him home.Fundraiser onlyJul 6, 2026·Riverside, CA·GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
David S.: Rochester former journalist tracked by HSI after critical email to ICE directorDavid Streever, a Rochester man and former journalist, was tracked to his home and a hotel by federal agents after emailing ICE's acting director criticizing enforcement actions. He is now suing, saying the email was protected speech.Jul 6, 2026·Rochester, NY·NPR📦,13WHAM📦,International Business Times📦,Public University Honors Society,HuffPost📦,Creative Hives📦,NBC New York📦
Lorenzo R.M.: Mexican man flying drone near Atlanta FIFA festival detained by ICELorenzo Rojas-Martinez, 37, was arrested for flying a drone near Centennial Olympic Park during Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival on June 12 and turned over to ICE. A second man was arrested July 6 for flying a drone near Arrowhead Stadium.Jul 6, 2026·Atlanta, GA·Mexico·Fox News📦,Capitol Beat📦,Georgia News Gazette📦,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution📦,Griffin Daily News📦,Total News📦,Total Pro Sports,NTD📦,ICE📦
Ignacio C.: Work-authorized father of six-year-old with autism held two months by ICEIgnacio Carrizalez, a work-authorized Mexican national with a pending citizenship application, was pulled from his car after a traffic stop and held over two months. He was released June 26, with deportation now postponed to September.Jul 6, 2026·Evans City, PA·Mexico·Wesa News📦,Butler Radio📦,WPXI📦,Butler Eagle📦,Soest Nieuwsblad📦,97.7 Rocks📦,WBUT📦
Hani T.: Eritrean asylum seeker held by ICE in Louisiana without a custody hearingAn Eritrean asylum seeker held at a Louisiana jail since July 2026 asked a court for emergency release after one month in custody. The judge denied the request, citing thousands of similar pending cases.Jul 5, 2026·Jonesboro, LA·Eritrea·CourtListener
Ankush K.: Indian asylum seeker detained by ICE at routine check-in in CaliforniaA party worker from India who sought asylum over political persecution was re-arrested at a routine ICE check-in after an assault charge against him was dropped. A court ordered him a bond hearing within 14 days.Jul 5, 2026·California·India·CourtListener
Alejandro V.M.: Asylum-seeker deported to Venezuela dies in earthquake building collapseAlejandro Emilio Visbal Mendoza, an asylum-seeker from Ann Arbor, died when a building housing deportees collapsed in earthquakes after he was deported to Venezuela. His family searched hospitals and morgues for days after losing contact with him.Jul 5, 2026·Ann Arbor, MI·Venezuela·El Central Media📦,Instagram📦
