Haitian TPS holders in Springfield, Ohio, fitted with ICE ankle monitorsDozens of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, with no criminal record, were fitted with ankle monitors after declining a $2,600 self-deportation offer, limiting their travel to court dates.Aug 2, 2026·Springfield, OH·Haiti·The Independent📦,WLRN,HCN Times📦,Blox CMS,Ideastream
Esteban R.S.: Father of former Marine deported to Mexico by ICE within 24 hoursEsteban Rios Sosa, who lived in Oceanside since 1988, was detained while visiting his pregnant daughter at Camp Pendleton and deported within 24 hours. A judge ordered his return.Aug 2, 2026·San Diego, CA·Mexico·Newsweek,Times of San Diego📦,NBC San Diego+1📦,10News📦,Stocktonia📦,Center for Human Rights📦,NBC Los Angeles📦,CourtListener
Father who testified against cartels deported by ICE despite protection from tortureA Mexican man in his late 40s, a Maryland father who testified against drug cartel members, was deported despite torture protections. A judge ordered his return within 14 days.Aug 1, 2026·MD·Mexico·Newsweek,Seattle Times📦,The New Republic📦,All Rise News,International Business Times📦,El País📦,Latin Times,The Banner,ABC7 New York,All Chronology,Instagram+1
Luis Alberto R.Z.: Air Force sergeant's father detained at USCIS appointment, deported to MexicoLuis Alberto Ramirez Zavala, a longtime Illinois ranch hand with no criminal record, was detained at a routine USCIS appointment and deported to Mexico weeks later, despite 30 years married to a legal resident.Aug 1, 2026·Missouri·Mexico·ABC7 Chicago📦,The Banner📦,Instagram📦
Mexican man deported three times despite court order barring removal to MexicoA Mexican man living in Maryland who testified against drug cartels was deported three times in two weeks after losing protection from removal, and now hides in Mexico fearing retaliation.Aug 1, 2026·MD·Mexico·Newsweek,Talking Points Memo📦
Zena G.: Eritrean father with torture protection deported to Central African RepublicZena Gebrgzabher, a 39-year-old Eritrean truck driver from Maryland, was deported to the Central African Republic despite protection against being sent to Eritrea. He is stranded without documents, separated from his wife and 5-year-old son.Jul 31, 2026·MD·Eritrea·CBS News📦,US Inquirer📦,News Dive📦,Distant News📦,Instagram+1📦
Lester G.H.: Honduran New Jersey resident arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania, held without bondA Honduran man settled in New Jersey was detained after ICE apprehended him in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and held him under mandatory detention rules. A court ordered his release and barred re-detention for seven days.Jul 31, 2026·Pottsville, PA·Honduras·CourtListener
Iemad S.: Syrian restaurant owner and autistic son's caregiver detained by ICE at check-inIemad Saifo, 65, a Syrian-born chef who owns a Collingswood restaurant and cares for his autistic son, was detained during what he thought was a routine check-in. After community support and a court order, he was granted bond and released.Jul 31, 2026·New Jersey·Syria·The Retrospect📦,The Sun Papers,Explore New Jersey📦,Spot On New Jersey📦,NJ.com+1,Patch📦,WHYY,Philadelphia Inquirer,6ABC,Instagram📦
Gevush G.: Armenian husband of pregnant U.S. citizen detained by ICE at check-inAn Armenian man who complied with supervision for over two years was unexpectedly detained during a routine check-in, with his wife due to give birth August 17. A judge ordered his immediate release on August 4.Jul 30, 2026·Armenia·CourtListener
Man held at Rio Grande detention center in Laredo, TexasA man held at Rio Grande Processing Center in Laredo filed his own petition challenging his detention. A judge ordered officials to respond by August 7 and to give notice before any transfer.Jul 30, 2026·Laredo, TX·CourtListener,PACER Monitor
Guinel L.: Man held unlawfully by ICE at Rhode Island's Wyatt Detention FacilityA noncitizen who had lived in the U.S. since 2024 was held at Rhode Island's Wyatt facility after an interior arrest. A judge ruled the detention unlawful and ordered his release.Jul 30, 2026·Rhode Island·CourtListener
Xiaohong Z.: Immigrant held at ICE center in Pearsall, TexasA person held at the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall challenged the detention. A judge ordered officials to detail his entry date, prior arrests, and case status within 7 days.Jul 30, 2026·Pearsall, TX·CourtListener
Somphane S.: Laotian refugee with green card since 1986 detained by ICE at check-inA Laotian refugee in the U.S. since 1983 was detained without notice at a routine check-in after ICE cancelled his 26-year supervision order. A court ordered his immediate release and barred re-detention without a hearing.Jul 30, 2026·Laos·CourtListener+1
Mariana: Mexican woman arrested by ICE at immigration office, held in freezing facilityMariana, a Mexican woman, was arrested at a Fresno immigration office she believed was for a legalization appointment and spent a month at California City Detention Center enduring freezing cells and inadequate medical care.Jul 30, 2026·Fresno, CA·Mexico·El País📦
Darisbell Q.M.: Pregnant asylum seeker shackled to hospital bed after miscarriage in ICE custodyDarisbell Paola Quintero Morillo, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, was detained at a routine check-in and later miscarried in custody. ICE officers then cuffed her ankles to her hospital bed.Jul 29, 2026·TX·Venezuela·KERA News📦,MSN,Instagram+2📦
Alberto E.: Man lured to ICE appointment using Navy daughter's status, then detainedAlberto Enriquez, a longtime Catholic parish volunteer married 29 years with seven children, traveled to Tampa believing he'd get legal status through his Navy daughter. He was instead detained and now faces fast-tracked deportation.Jul 29, 2026·Gillette, WY·Mexico·Westword📦,HeadTopics
Prem Raj P.M.: Nepali man held by ICE at Rio Grande Processing CenterA Nepali man held at the Rio Grande Processing Center is challenging the constitutionality of his detention. A federal court has ordered officials to respond to his case by August 10.Jul 29, 2026·Laredo, TX·Nepal·CourtListener
DJ held nearly four months at Otay Mesa, alleges forced pregnancy testA Mexican woman known in Stockton's music scene as DJ Reina Azteca was held nearly four months at Otay Mesa, where she says she was forced to take a pregnancy test and held in a cold cell.Jul 28, 2026·San Diego, CA·Mexico·LA Taco📦,Daily Cast News📦,Instagram📦
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
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
