Mitchell S.L.: Nicaraguan woman detained after appearing for routine ICE check-in appointmentA Nicaraguan woman who worked, paid taxes and had no criminal record for nearly four years was detained at a routine ICE check-in in Los Angeles. A court ordered her released within 24 hours.Jul 1, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·Nicaragua·CourtListener
Martha H.A.: 52-year-old asylum seeker detained at ICE check-in, release revoked without a hearingA 52-year-old Mexican asylum seeker was detained at a San Francisco ICE check-in after her release order was revoked without a hearing. A court ordered she not be redetained without notice and a hearing.Jul 1, 2026·San Francisco, CA·Mexico·CourtListener
Alberto M.: Venezuelan asylum seeker allegedly tackled, re-detained at Los Angeles ICE check-inA 37-year-old Venezuelan payroll manager seeking asylum was tackled and re-detained at a routine ICE check-in despite complying with all requirements. A court ordered his immediate release.Jun 30, 2026·Pittsburg, California·Mexico·CourtListener
Sid V.: Man unlawfully held at Golden State Annex Detention FacilityA man held at Golden State Annex Detention Facility was ordered immediately released after a court found his detention unlawful, barring re-detention unless officials prove he poses a flight or safety risk.Jun 29, 2026·California·CourtListener
Roberto A.P.: 18-year-old from El Salvador with Special Immigrant Juvenile status held by ICEAn 18-year-old from El Salvador who arrived in 2019 and held Special Immigrant Juvenile status was detained with no criminal record or removal order. A court ordered his immediate release, citing due process violations.Jun 29, 2026·McFarland, CA·El Salvador·CourtListener📦
Ilia B.: 19-year-old Russian asylum seeker living lawfully in California arrested by ICEA 19-year-old Russian asylum seeker living lawfully in California was arrested at his worksite without warning and sent to Adelanto ICE Processing Center. A judge ordered his immediate release.Jun 27, 2026·Adelanto, CA·Russia·CourtListener📦
Luis J.T.: Father of four U.S. citizen children held by ICE after 30 yearsA Mexican national married to a U.S. citizen with four citizen children after more than 30 years in the U.S. was arrested at a Fontana McDonald's and has filed to challenge his detention.Jun 26, 2026·Fontana, CA·Mexico·CourtListener📦
Wilber U.G.: 18-year-old asylum-seeking honor student detained by ICE day after graduationWilber Urbina Garcia, an 18-year-old honors graduate who dreamed of becoming a doctor, was detained the morning after graduation during an asylum check-in. He spent over two weeks at Adelanto before a judge ordered his release on June 26.Jun 26, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·Nicaragua·Univision📦,Los Angeles Times+1📦,CBS News📦,FOX 11 Los Angeles📦,Nedhamson's Second Line View of the News📦,Magzter📦,Masto Dawn,MSN,AOL
Three people arrested by ICE without warrants during operation targeting someone elseThree Mexican citizens were arrested without warrants while leaving a San Francisco residence during an operation targeting someone else. A court ruled the arrests unlawful and ordered their immediate release.Jun 26, 2026·San Francisco, CA·Mexico·CourtListener
Clemente B.L.: Man in ICE custody at California City denied second bond hearingA man held at California City Immigration Processing Center was denied a bond hearing twice before a federal court ordered officials to hold one within two weeks or release him.Jun 25, 2026·California City, CA·CourtListener📦
Jorge P.R.: Asylum-seeking father arrested by ICE at gunpoint with young son in carA Mexican father who fled extortion threats and reunited with his young son was surrounded by vehicles and arrested at gunpoint outside their home while the boy stayed in the car. A judge ordered his immediate release.Jun 18, 2026·San Francisco, CA·Mexico·CourtListener📦
Daniel: Severely disabled man deported by ICE, back with family after nine monthsDaniel, who has an IQ of 47 and severe intellectual disabilities, was deported without his family's knowledge while collecting recyclables, and was found hospitalized in Tijuana nine months later before being allowed to return.Jun 18, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·Mexico·Newsweek📦,The Guardian📦,Internet Archive📦,Instagram+1
Polina and Alexandra: Belarusian sisters with health issues held over 9 months, facing deportationBelarusian sisters Polina and Alexandra have been held at the California border for over nine months after their lawyer failed them, and now face deportation while seeking a new asylum bid.Fundraiser onlyJun 17, 2026·CA·Belarus·GoFundMe📦
Harprabhjot S.: Man held without a bond hearing at California City facilityA detainee held at California City Corrections won a court order requiring a bond hearing within ten days, or his release if none is held.Jun 14, 2026·California City, CA·CourtListener📦
Dency A.B.: Colombian asylum applicant detained by ICE after three years on paroleA Colombian asylum seeker who fled gang persecution worked, paid taxes and followed parole rules for three years before being arrested without notice in Rialto, California. A court ordered his immediate release.Jun 12, 2026·Rialto, CA·Colombia·CourtListener
Pejman B.: Man arrested by ICE at San Jose field officeA man arrested at the San Jose ICE field office challenged his continued detention, but the case was transferred to the Eastern District of California, where the court found jurisdiction over his custody.Jun 12, 2026·San Jose, CA·CourtListener📦
Jenny B.M.: Asylum seeker arrested by ICE near her home, held at California CityAn asylum applicant with humanitarian parole since 2015 was arrested near her home and detained in California, but a court ordered her immediate release after finding she was denied proper notice.Jun 9, 2026·California City, CA·Ecuador·CourtListener
Jose E.M.: Guatemalan man fearing violence held a month by ICE without asylum screeningA Guatemalan man with family ties in the U.S. was detained June 7, 2026, and held a month despite fearing violence back home. A judge ordered ICE to give him a fear interview within three days.Jun 7, 2026·Desert View, CA·Guatemala·CourtListener📦
Man with prostate cancer signs misses court-ordered specialist visit in ICE custodyA detained man showing signs of prostate cancer missed a court-ordered specialist appointment due to a scheduling error, and a monitor found California's largest detention facility still isn't providing adequate healthcare.Jun 5, 2026·CA·The Guardian📦,Washington Times📦
Hamilton P.M.: Nicaraguan man granted protection detained at ICE check-in, faces third-country deportationA Nicaraguan man was arrested at a routine ICE check-in in Los Angeles, despite having been protected from removal to Nicaragua since 2024. A judge temporarily blocked his removal to a third country while his case proceeds.Jun 4, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·Nicaragua·CourtListener📦
