Tonny Q.R.: South Orange father of child with Down's syndrome detained by ICETonny Quesada-Ramirez, who has lived in the U.S. for 26 years and cares for a child with Down's syndrome, was detained while working on his home but released days later after community fundraising and advocacy.Aug 8, 2026·South Orange, NJ·Costa Rica·Newsweek📦,Montclair Local📦,Village Green,GoFundMe
Daniel P.: Asylum seeker held at 11 for three months in overcrowded holding areasDaniel Palencia was detained for three months in overcrowded, cold holding cells at age 11 after crossing the border in 2016. He now lives in Southold and has worked in masonry for two years.Aug 8, 2026·El Paso, TX·Mexico·Shelter Island Reporter📦,Suffolk Times📦
Sebastian R.T.: Guatemalan landscaper, father of Army soldier, detained by ICESebastian Ralios Tino, a Guatemalan landscaper with no criminal record, was detained in summer 2025 after nearly 20 years in the U.S. His son, an Army soldier who served at the border, says his father deserves due process.Aug 8, 2026·Guatemala·The Banner📦,Distant News📦
Juan Carlos M.: Adelanto ICE detainee films cockroach in his cellJuan Carlos Maspache, held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, filmed a cockroach in his cell and shared it as evidence of inhumane conditions at the facility.Aug 8, 2026·Adelanto, CA·LA Taco📦,Instagram📦
Omar: Sous chef on path to citizenship detained by ICE in NYCOmar, a Peruvian sous chef at the NYC restaurant Perla, was detained on his way to work despite pursuing legal citizenship and paying taxes. He is held at Delaney Hall after nearly two years at the restaurant.Aug 7, 2026·New York, NY·Peru·Montclair Local📦,Instagram📦
Debora K.: Zambian nurse seeking asylum detained by ICE at airportDebora Kapisha, a Zambian nurse at Maine Medical Center with a pending asylum claim, was detained by ICE on July 30 and released August 7 after a rally and legal challenge.Aug 7, 2026·Boston, MA·Zambia·NBC News📦,The Maine Anchor+1📦,Maine Public📦,Maine Morning Star📦,Moon BVC,The Maine Wire+2📦,WMTW+1📦,Boston Globe📦,Boston 25 News+1📦,Press Herald+1📦,WGME📦
Katerina: Woman detained at airport and held in immigration detentionKaterina was detained by immigration authorities at an airport, and supporters are raising funds for emergency legal help to challenge her detention in federal court.Aug 7, 2026·Honolulu, HI·Pahonia📦,GoFundMe📦
Two U.S. citizens detained during immigration enforcement in NorfolkTwo U.S. citizens were detained during an immigration enforcement operation in Norfolk, Virginia, among more than 500 citizens detained nationwide by immigration agents since January 2025.Aug 7, 2026·Norfolk, VA·Washington Informer📦
Amina S.: Kentucky State basketball player held 48 days by ICE after airport arrestAminata Seck, a Kentucky State basketball player and graduate student from Senegal, was detained at a Louisville airport before a team trip. She has been moved between facilities for 48 days, reportedly with limited medical care.Aug 7, 2026·Louisville, KY·Senegal·NBC News,USA Today,Essentially Sports📦,TMSPN📦,Papa, L Inc.,The Independent,Front Office Sports,ABC News+1,Spectrum News 1,Instagram+1📦
Teen and father detained at ICE check-in, held in GeorgiaAn 18-year-old and his father were detained at a required immigration check-in and held at a Georgia facility. Both were later granted bond, with the son released on Aug. 7, 2026.Aug 7, 2026·GA·Hoodline📦
Haitian asylum seeker arrested at home, ICE agent points gun at wifeA Haitian man with an employment permit and a pending asylum case was arrested at his door in White River Junction at 7 a.m. An agent pointed a gun at his wife when she asked where he was being taken.Aug 7, 2026·White River Junction, VT·Haiti·Valley News📦
At least 9 people arrested by ICE across Vermont, including asylum seekerAt least nine people, including construction workers and roof repairmen, were arrested across Vermont in a weekend of raids. One man's wife said an agent pointed a gun at her.Aug 7, 2026·Vermont·Haiti·VT Digger📦,Manchester Journal📦
1,226 people arrested across Georgia in ICE enforcement operationA six-week immigration enforcement sweep across Georgia ended with 1,226 people arrested, including five workers at a local trucking company, as part of one of the largest single-state operations in recent memory.Aug 7, 2026·GA·CBS News📦,The Federal Newswire📦,The Epoch Times📦,WRDW📦
Luis E.: Chef with valid work permit detained by ICE at Texas court hearingExecutive Chef Luis Espinoza, in the U.S. legally since 2022 and supporting two children in Peru, was detained during a routine immigration court hearing in Texas. His sister launched a fundraiser for his legal costs.Fundraiser onlyAug 7, 2026·GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
Two men detained in Marshall as officers in ICE garb smash windowsTwo men were detained at a Marshall gas station after officers in ICE garb arrived in six vehicles, boxed in their car at a pump, and smashed its windows.Aug 7, 2026·Marshall, VA·Prince William Times📦,Fauquier
Ángel M.: Content creator's husband detained by ICE despite legal status claimÁngel Muñoz, known online as Ángel Muñeco, was detained on August 6, a year after his viral proposal to wife Blondi. She says he is legally in the country and faces possible deportation.Social media onlyAug 6, 2026·Mexico·Instagram📦
Eduardo A.E.: Seattle contractor married to U.S. citizen detained by ICE, flown to TexasEduardo Aguirre Esparza, a 53-year-old small business owner married to a U.S. citizen after 20 years here, was detained by about 20 agents while remodeling a home and flown to Texas without seeing a judge.Aug 6, 2026·Seattle, WA·Mexico·KVI📦,Common Dreams📦,Ghost Archive📦,Yahoo News📦,KUOW📦,West Seattle Blog+2📦,Bellevue Seattle📦,CourtListener,West Seattle Indivisible📦,SupportNow📦,Brent Molnar📦,Instagram+3📦
Ana C.C.: Venezuelan mother with serious medical condition held by ICE after traffic stopA Venezuelan mother held at a Louisiana detention center since an August traffic stop says a serious medical condition has worsened and her children face hardship. A judge denied her emergency request for release.Aug 6, 2026·Basile, LA·Venezuela·CourtListener
Miguel I.M.: Mexican man engaged to U.S. citizen held by ICE without bond hearingA 29-year-old Mexican man pursuing English classes and pilot training while living with his U.S. citizen fiancée was detained after overstaying his visa. A court ordered him released unless given a bond hearing within seven days.Aug 6, 2026·Lakewood, CA·Mexico·CourtListener
Heriton S.A.: Brazilian man detained by ICE in Taunton, MassachusettsA Brazilian man previously deported in 2008 and later arrested in Taunton faces a pending charge after a November crash that killed 75-year-old former fisherman Kenneth Carr.Aug 6, 2026·Taunton, MA·Brazil·ICE+1📦,HCN Times,Daily Voice,Fall River Reporter
