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Ahmed S.: Gay Arizona man deported, beaten in Equatorial GuineaAhmed Soliman, a gay Egyptian-born green card holder raised in Arizona since childhood, was deported to Equatorial Guinea under a third-country removal deal, then beaten and hospitalized after speaking to journalists about detention conditions.Tucson, AZ · Oct 22, 2026 · TimesLive, TBS News, News24 +14
Guillermo G.B.: Arizona man held over a year by ICE can no longer walkGuillermo Gallardo Barrera, who lived in Arizona for over 20 years with no criminal record, could walk when detained but now needs a cane after more than a year in custody, saying he fears he won't survive.“I’m terrified I won’t make it out of here alive.” — Guillermo Gallardo BarreraFlorence, AZ · Aug 18, 2026 · PACER Monitor, Conecta Arizona- Alma N.Q.: Tucson mother of three U.S. citizens detained by ICE near courthouseAlma Guadalupe Nunez-Quijada, 45, a mother of three U.S. citizens who has lived in the U.S. since age 4, was handcuffed by masked ICE agents leaving a Tucson courthouse after a minor hearing.Tucson, AZ · Jul 29, 2026 · KJZZ, Tucson.com, Univision
Diego G.R.: Zipps kitchen manager imprisoned after ICE raid now faces deportationDiego Armando Gonzalez-Rosales, who rose from dishwasher to kitchen manager at Zipps since arriving in 2006, was sentenced to five months in prison after a January raid and now faces possible deportation.Phoenix, AZ · Jun 5, 2026 · 12News, Phoenix New Times, Amarillo Globe-News +2
Jose Angel M.: Phoenix resident of 18 years deported by ICE, separated from 11-year-old daughterJose Angel Mireles, 48, a longtime Phoenix resident, was deported to Mexico after a traffic stop citation, now living in a Nogales shelter separated from his 11-year-old daughter.“I’m here fighting, facing each new day.” — Jose Angel MirelesPhoenix, AZ · Apr 27, 2026 · KJZZ, LinkedIn
Patience G.: Mother of U.S. citizen daughter lured to airport gate, held by ICEPatience Gore, a Zimbabwean mother married to a U.S. citizen, was seized at a United Airlines gate after 24 years in the U.S. and held nearly two weeks, disrupting an IVF cycle; a judge ordered her freed.Phoenix, AZ · Mar 27, 2026 · Aviation A2Z, View from the Wing, Inside Flyer +2- Kelly Y.: Peoria sushi shop owner held 8 months by ICE, now freeKelly Yu, who owns two West Valley sushi restaurants and has no criminal record, spent nearly eight months in ICE detention before a federal judge ordered her release.Peoria, AZ · Feb 20, 2026 · 12News, KTAR, translatinacoalition.org
Erasmo I.R.: Arizona father of disabled daughters arrested by ICE, deported to MexicoErasmo Ibuado-Reyes, breadwinner for his wife and two disabled children, was deported to Mexico despite a judge praising his 20-year work history and ordering his release from criminal custody.Phoenix, AZ · Feb 17, 2026 · The Arizona Republic, Washington Post, Reuters +1
Isaac L.A.: Father of three detained by ICE during his father's arrest, faces deportationIsaac Luis-Amazar, 31, who has lived in the U.S. 22 years and has three children, was acquitted of assaulting an officer after running to his father during an ICE arrest, but still faces deportation.Phoenix, AZ · Jan 29, 2026 · The Arizona Republic, Tucson.com
Ramón B.: Phoenix tile installer, 60, says ICE held him 26 hours without waterRamón Barraza, 60, spent two decades installing tile floors in Phoenix before plainclothes agents boxed in his truck. He says he was held 26 hours with little food and pressured to sign a departure form.Phoenix, AZ · Jan 5, 2026 · WTOP, The Independent, Bastille Post
Eric F.: Landscaper in U.S. since age 3 held two weeks by ICEEric Sebastian Ferrales, 23, a Laveen landscaper who has lived in the U.S. since age 3, has been held two weeks and now faces deportation. His family says America is the only home he has known.Phoenix, AZ · Nov 20, 2025 · Phoenix New Times, Your Valley
Óscar R.D.: 58-year-old man with Alzheimer's and cancer dies in ICE custody in ArizonaÓscar Rascón Duarte, 58, who had lived in the U.S. since 1976 and suffered Alzheimer's, kidney cancer and hepatitis C, died in ICE custody at an Arizona hospital in September.Eloy, AZ · Sep 8, 2025 · Physicians for Human Rights, Univision, Transparency Cascade +3
Balbino M.: Arizona dad detained by ICE after vehicle registration mistakeBalbino Mayora, an Arizona resident for nearly 25 years and a business owner, was arrested outside a courthouse following a vehicle registration case and taken to Eloy Detention Center. His family is fighting for his release.Phoenix, AZ · Aug 26, 2025 · Copper Courier, KVOA, Washington Post
Jose V.: DACA recipient detained by Border Patrol after Yuma traffic stopJose Valdovinos, a 27-year-old DACA recipient who has lived in Arizona since toddlerhood and works packaging dates, was detained after a traffic stop near Yuma with no explanation given. He was later released with an ankle monitor.“They said DACA is no longer considered a legal status in the U.S. I told them he has a work permit, that he’s working. They said it doesn’t matter. They opened the car door and detained him,” — Jitzell FloresYuma, AZ · Aug 13, 2025 · ACLU, AZ Family, KAWC +1
Mirta C.T.: Arizona woman in U.S. 30 years faces ICE deportation without a hearingMirta Amarilis Co Tupul, a 38-year-old Guatemalan woman who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years, faced fast-track deportation without a court hearing. A federal court temporarily paused her removal while her case proceeds.Phoenix, AZ · Aug 4, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, Daily Gazette, KJZZ- Arizona-raised woman deported after ICE raid on Colt Grill restaurantA 23-year-old woman raised in Cottonwood, Arizona since infancy and a high school graduate was arrested when ICE raided the restaurant where she worked, then deported to Mexico, separated from her three citizen brothers.Cottonwood, AZ · Jul 15, 2025 · USA Today, The Arizona Republic, Copper Courier +2
Brandon G.: Arizona man detained after living in U.S. since infancyBrandon Gonzalez has lived in Arizona since infancy after his family came from Mexico in 1999. He was detained by immigration enforcement on July 14.Arizona · Apr 20, 2025 · Copper Courier, CourtListener
Lázaro R.L.: Cuban construction worker deported by ICE against court order, homeless in MexicoLázaro Romero León, 59, a Cuban who lived in the U.S. over 30 years, was deported despite a judge's order blocking it and remains stranded homeless in Tapachula, Mexico, as of May 2026.Arizona · Feb 2025 · Magzter, CiberCuba
Marlon P.: Iraq War veteran in U.S. 30 years held by ICE, ordered deportedMarlon Parris, 45, an Iraq War veteran who came from Trinidad and Tobago as a child and held a green card for nearly 30 years, remains held since January 22 after a judge ruled deportation could proceed.Laveen, AZ · Jan 22, 2025 · KJZZ, CNN, The Arizona Republic +2
California
Monica R.: Nurse detained 15 days by ICE during Disneyland tripMonica Ryadi, a 30-year-old nurse who fled religious persecution in Indonesia as a child, was detained by ICE at LAX in front of her young son and held two weeks before a judge ordered her release.“He experienced the whole thing. Me being cuffed and had to walk away with these groups of men God knows where.” — Monica RyadiLos Angeles, CA · Oct 15, 2026 · 6ABC, Philadelphia Inquirer, CBS News +9
Noelia B. and Cipriano L.: Fresno parents detained by ICE, leaving four children behindNoelia Bautista and Cipriano Lopez, a Fresno couple who worked as a landscaper and house cleaner for over two decades, were detained on their way to work, leaving their four children in the care of older siblings.Fresno, CA · Oct 14, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, votefresno.com, telemundoareadelabahia.com +1- Handrias F.: Indonesian man held at Adelanto despite valid work permitAn Indonesian man who has lived in the U.S. since 2001 and held a valid work permit was detained at Adelanto ICE Processing Center until a federal judge ordered his immediate release.Adelanto, CA · Oct 13, 2026 · CourtListener
Carlos O.J.: Father of Marine sergeant detained by ICE at visa fingerprinting appointmentCarlos Ortiz Jara, 49, a mechanic married 20 years with four U.S.-born children, was detained at a visa fingerprinting appointment in Pomona. He remains held at Adelanto while his wife fights for his release.Pomona, CA · Oct 11, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, NYLA News, Newswire
Gilbert A.: Salvadoran green card holder stopped by ICE, asked for papers near MendotaGilbert Antonio, 32, a lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since childhood and harvests cantaloupe and watermelons, was stopped near a Mendota pharmacy and asked for papers. He avoided detention only because he had documents on him.“We got to see him one last time.” — Elaina SalazarMendota, CA · Oct 8, 2026 · CalMatters, WOL
Andres P.: Father of three detained by ICE arriving at Fresno construction jobAndres Pacheco, a father of three daughters and 23-year U.S. resident, was detained arriving for work at a Fresno construction site. He is now held in McFarland, and his family fears deportation.“My whole life situation changed, especially for my girls. They are so attached to their daddy.” — his wifeFresno, CA · Oct 8, 2026 · Mundo Now, ABC 30, votefresno.com +1
Luis A.: Fresno father here 49 years detained by ICE driving to workLuis Arreguin, 54, who has lived in the Fresno area for 49 years and was pursuing citizenship, was detained without a warrant while driving to work. He is now fighting deportation from a McFarland facility.Fresno, CA · Oct 7, 2026 · KMPH, The Fresno Bee, CalMatters +1
Father of five detained by ICE near daughter's college in Santa MariaA Santa Maria father of five, including two children he adopted, was detained near Allan Hancock College where his daughter studies, part of a day with at least 17 arrests citywide.“[W]hen ICE started showing up more frequently throughout the 805, I promised my dad that I would protect him. I couldn't.” — MayrinSanta Maria, CA · Oct 6, 2026 · San Luis Obispo, Cal Coast News, KEYT +7
Mendota mechanic and grandfather detained by ICE picking up parts in FresnoA Mendota mechanic and grandfather who owned his own shop was detained by ICE in Fresno while buying car parts, then transferred to a McFarland detention facility.Fresno, CA · Oct 5, 2026 · The Fresno Bee, Bakersfield Now
Ismael A.U.: Former DACA recipient dies of sepsis after Adelanto ICE staff ignored infectionIsmael Ayala-Uribe, 39, a former DACA recipient who worked nearly 15 years at a Fountain Valley car wash, died in Adelanto custody from an untreated infection his family says staff ignored.Adelanto, CA · Oct 3, 2026 · CBS News, Sacramento Bee, San Francisco Chronicle +25- Juan Carlos V.C.: Longtime Mexican resident detained by ICE in warrantless traffic stopA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. since 1999 was arrested by ICE during a traffic stop without a warrant. A federal judge found the arrest unlawful and ordered his immediate release.California City, CA · Sep 25, 2026 · CourtListener
- Elizabeth N.: 63-year-old woman with schizophrenia re-detained, threatened with Ghana deportationA 63-year-old green card holder from Sierra Leone with schizophrenia, who raised a law student daughter, was detained at a routine ICE check-in after 13 compliant years and now faces deportation to Ghana.Adelanto, CA · Sep 22, 2026 · CourtListener
Iryna G.: Ukrainian barista pinned down by ICE at SFO, held seven weeksIryna Gorb, 38, a Ukrainian photographer and longtime San Francisco barista, was freed after seven weeks in detention following a viral airport arrest caught on video.“She is substantially more rattled than the last time I spoke with her, given she's been pulled halfway across the state and put in a detention facility,” — Andy EblinSan Francisco, CA · Sep 17, 2026 · The Mirror, NBC Bay Area, ABC7 News +12
Maureen N.: Bay Area nurse, mother of two, deported to Kenya after ICE check-inMaureen Wanjiru Ngure, a 38-year-old nurse and mother of two in Concord, was detained at a routine check-in after 20 years in the U.S. and deported to Kenya in August.“I felt depressed, I felt confused, I was asking the question: why,” — Maureen Wanjiru NgureSan Francisco, CA · Sep 14, 2026 · Florida Public Interest Research Group, KQED, Idaho Public Press +2- Ayana: San Diego mother in U.S. legally since age 2 deported to CameroonAyana, 40, lived legally in San Diego since age two, studying business and working as a nursing assistant, before ICE detained her at a residency renewal and flew her in shackles to Cameroon, a country with no ties to her.San Diego, CA · Sep 10, 2026 · Münchener Post, HCN Times, Magnify Post +2
Rafael V.: Salvadoran caretaker dragged from doorstep by ICE, hospitalized with sepsisRafael Vela, a Salvadoran man who fled civil war decades ago and cared for his partner of 30 years, was dragged from his doorstep by agents and later hospitalized for sepsis after months in detention.Silver Lake, CA · Sep 8, 2026 · NBC Los Angeles, Telemundo 52, NBC Los Angeles +3- Philip P.: Stateless refugee caring for autistic son, disabled mother re-detained by ICEA stateless Laotian refugee here over 40 years, a glazier caring for his autistic son and disabled mother, was suddenly redetained at a routine check-in. A judge ordered his release.Santa Clara County, CA · Sep 3, 2026 · CourtListener
Alessandro N.: Man fined $1.8 million by DHS months after self-deporting to MexicoHector Negrete, who came from Mexico as an infant and lived decades in Los Angeles, self-deported in 2025 and was later fined $1.8 million over a 2009 deportation order he says he never knew about.Los Angeles, CA · Sep 1, 2026 · ABC 17 News, KQ2, AS (English)
Diabetic permanent resident held eight days by CBP at San Francisco airportA 67-year-old green card holder who has lived in the U.S. about 50 years was held eight days at San Francisco's airport, then months more in detention, despite diabetes and other health problems.San Francisco, CA · Sep 1, 2026 · San Francisco Chronicle, Standing Record, South Africa Portal
Clayton H.: Ojai resident of two decades held 9 months by ICE, deportedClayton Herman, 54, a Canadian who lived two decades in Ojai, California, was held nine months at Adelanto detention center over a monitoring device he called glitchy, then deported in August 2026.California, CA · Aug 26, 2026 · CBC, Ojaia Valley News, Ventura County Star +2- Ky C.: Cambodian refugee's daughter in U.S. since 1982 re-detained at ICE check-inA Cambodian woman brought to the U.S. as a refugee child in 1982 was redetained at a routine check-in even after a court vacated the old conviction behind her case. She remains held at Adelanto fighting removal.Adelanto, CA · Aug 26, 2026 · CourtListener
Benito M.H.: Navy veteran with three Iraq tours detained by ICE leaving reentry programBenito Miranda Hernandez, a Navy veteran of three Iraq tours brought to the U.S. as a baby, was detained leaving a reentry program in San Diego after his green card was reinstated. He now faces possible deportation.San Diego, CA · Aug 25, 2026 · Azure Edge CDN, Al Jazeera, NBC San Diego +1
Christopher G.O.: Father of two in U.S. 30 years deported to Mexico by ICEChristopher Gil Ortíz was deported to Mexico after 30 years in the U.S., leaving behind his wife and two young children. He was dropped in Tulum, robbed in Cancún, and now lives in Mexico City's 'Little LA' neighborhood.Los Angeles, CA · Aug 21, 2026 · The Guardian, News Networks, Imago +2
Masuma K.: Woman denied medications for hypertension, glaucoma in ICE custodyMasuma Khan, 64, a longtime Altadena restaurant worker, was detained during a routine check-in and went weeks without her blood pressure, thyroid and glaucoma medications while in custody.Altadena, CA · Aug 20, 2026 · LAist, Newsweek, Spectrum News 1 +5
Car wash worker and father of three held two months by ICEA Santa Ana car wash worker and 33-year U.S. resident supporting three kids was held two months at Adelanto, sleeping on cold floors without blankets. He refused to sign deportation papers and is fighting to stay.“They made me sleep on the cold floor for a week without a blanket, a toothbrush or basic medical care for the injured man next to me,” — MarioSanta Ana, CA · Aug 9, 2026 · Daily Kos, Times of San Diego, LinkedIn +2- Judith G.L.: Woman living in U.S. 21 years held by ICE without bond hearingA woman who has lived in the U.S. for about 21 years is held at Adelanto ICE Processing Center without an individualized bond hearing. A judge denied her emergency release request but ordered the government to respond by August 11.Adelanto, CA · Aug 4, 2026 · CourtListener
José P.: Watts father of autistic teen held six months by ICEJosé Padilla, a 41-year-old car wash worker and father who cared daily for his autistic teenage son, was detained for six months before being freed in August and reunited with his family at Union Station.Los Angeles, CA · Aug 4, 2026 · The Guardian, News 247 Plus, Center for Health Journalism +2
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.San Diego, CA · Aug 2, 2026 · Times of San Diego, NBC San Diego, 10News +5
Husband and father Doy detained by ICE, facing deportation to LaosA father and family's main breadwinner, detained after spending most of his life in the U.S., faces deportation to Laos, leaving his wife to care for their younger son alone.San Diego, CA · July 29, 2026 · Wisconsin Watch, Seattle Times, MinnPost +1
Grandfather in U.S. 46 years deported to Mexico a month before retirementScull Delgado came to the U.S. in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, married, raised three children and four grandchildren, and was arrested at a routine check-in a month before retirement. He was deported to Mexico after nearly 46 years.California, CA · Jul 12, 2026 · Al Jazeera- Severo G.R.: Man in U.S. since 1999 detained by ICE before leaving for workA Mexican national who has lived in the U.S. since 1999 was detained heading to work in Oxnard and denied bond, but a federal court found the judge abused his discretion and ordered him freed.Oxnard, CA · Jul 10, 2026 · CourtListener
- 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.Riverside, CA · Jul 6, 2026 · CourtListener
- Artemio O.P.: Mexican asylum seeker in U.S. over 20 years detained at ICE check-inA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. over 20 years, with an asylum case pending since 2023, was detained during a routine check-in in July 2026. A judge ordered he get a bond hearing within 14 days.San Ysidro, CA · Jul 1, 2026 · CourtListener
Wapato father of five U.S. citizen children detained by ICEA Wapato father who worked at the same Yakima Valley fruit company for 15 years was detained after his wife confronted officers at a courthouse. He is held in Tacoma, leaving his wife and five children without their sole provider.Pomona, CA · Jun 26, 2026 · VPM, Yakima Herald, Block Club Chicago +1
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.Fontana, CA · Jun 26, 2026 · CourtListener
77-year-old man with liver disease held in ICE solitary against doctors' adviceA 77-year-old Iranian man with a rare liver disease was held in solitary confinement at Otay Mesa and lost 10 pounds over six weeks. A judge ordered his release in January.San Diego, CA · Jun 24, 2026 · KPBS, iNews Source
Janeth: Award-winning Honduran nursing assistant loses job when TPS is revokedJaneth, a 50-year-old Honduran nursing assistant with 23 years of experience and seven national awards, lost her job overnight when the government ended her country's protected status.San Francisco, CA · Jun 23, 2026 · The Guardian, Eastern New Mexico News, The Guardian Wings
Mexican man arrested by marshals posing as utility workers in Los AngelesJosé de Jesús Cortez Delgado was detained in South Los Angeles after federal marshals disguised as utility workers tricked him into moving his truck, then arrested him at gunpoint. His wife says the charges against him had been dropped.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 20, 2026 · El País, Parriva, Briefly +1
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.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 18, 2026 · Newsweek, Internet Archive, The Guardian
DACA recipient deported within 24 hours of green card interviewMaria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient who had lived in the U.S. for 27 years, was deported during a green card interview in February 2025. A judge ordered her returned, and she reunited with her daughter in March.Sacramento, CA · May 22, 2026 · Sacramento Bee, U.S. News & World Report, Associated Press +15
Everlee W.: Green card holder detained by CBP at LAX, shackled and denied foodEverlee Amelia Wihongi, a 37-year-old lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since age six, was detained at LAX returning from a family trip and shackled on a floor for 14 hours during transfers across four states.“This place no longer feels like home to us, especially after seeing how my daughter’s been treated,” — Betty Wihongi, her motherLos Angeles, CA · May 21, 2026 · KSL, The Guardian, New Zealand Herald +12
Etinosa O.: Nigerian man deported despite torture protection order, now hiding in TogoEtinosa Osahon, 49, lived in California with his wife and three U.S. citizen children under torture protection before ICE deported him through Ghana. He is now hiding in Togo with malaria.Los Angeles, CA · May 21, 2026 · The Cable, Legit, Nigeria Updates +2- Lien S.: Laotian refugee with green card re-detained by ICE after 24 yearsA 53-year-old Laotian refugee who came to the U.S. as a child in 1979 was re-detained during a routine check-in after over 20 years on supervised release. A federal court ordered his immediate release, citing due process violations.Oakland, CA · May 19, 2026 · CourtListener
Ursula G.: Woman deported by ICE to Mexico, which she left at age 5Ursula Gomez completed over 20 years in California prison and took college courses, but was transferred to ICE custody instead of being freed. After 11 months in detention, she was deported to Mexico, the country she left at age 5.California, CA · May 18, 2026 · Knox Radio, Davis Vanguard, Local News Matters +1- Isael U.S.: Napa agricultural worker with four U.S. citizen children detained by ICEA Mexican farmworker and father of four U.S. citizen children, in Napa for decades, was detained again in May 2026 without a hearing. A court barred his re-detention without notice and a hearing first.Napa, CA · May 12, 2026 · CourtListener
Milena A.D.: DACA recipient arrested by ICE right after her green card approvalMilena Araya-Davis, a 27-year-old therapist brought to the U.S. from Peru at age 4, was arrested right after her green card approval and held a week at Otay Mesa, sleeping on the floor.San Diego, CA · May 11, 2026 · NBC San Diego, CBS 8, Radio Bilingüe +1- Silvino H.P.: Long-term U.S. resident held by ICE at Mesa Verde after traffic stopA longtime undocumented resident was detained after fleeing a traffic stop and held at Mesa Verde Detention Facility. A court ordered he receive a bond hearing within 14 days or be released.Bakersfield, CA · May 8, 2026 · CourtListener
Meenu B.: Court interpreter held 45 days by ICE, denied food and medicationMeenu Batra, a court interpreter and single mother of four whose youngest just joined the Army, was held 45 days despite valid work authorization. A judge ordered her release, citing denied food, water and medication.Hercules, CA · May 5, 2026 · Times of India, New England Herald, Economic Times +17
Miguel L.: Livermore father of three deported after decades living hereMiguel Lopez, a Livermore father and grandfather, was deported to Mexico in June 2025 after decades in the U.S.; a judge dismissed his case in April 2026, and he plans to appeal.California · Apr 14, 2026 · East Bay Times, Independent News, The Mercury News +3
Chicana painter's father, here 40 years, detained by ICEPainter Criselda Vasquez said her father, a 40-year U.S. resident and grandfather, was detained during a traffic stop; a GoFundMe for his legal fees raised nearly $75,000.“My father and one of his workers were detained by ICE while simply on their way to work.” — Criselda VasquezCalifornia · Apr 10, 2026 · The Independent, Hyperallergic, The Daily Beast +6
Armando G.P.: Father detained by ICE while wife is dying of brain cancerArmando Gonzalez Procopio, a 49-year-old handyman in Big Bear Lake for over 20 years, was detained while his wife lay dying of brain cancer; a court ordered his release.Big Bear, CA · Apr 10, 2026 · 2001 Online, Univision, ABC7 +3- Javier R.G.: Father of six U.S. citizens detained by ICE at Santa Ana officeA married father of six U.S. citizen children, who came to the U.S. as a child in 1989, was arrested after reporting to a Santa Ana immigration office. A judge granted him a bond hearing but denied release.Santa Ana, CA · Apr 9, 2026 · CourtListener
- Efrain C.G.: Mexican worker in U.S. since 1993 arrested by ICE at Fresno courthouseEfrain C.G., a Mexican citizen who has lived and worked in the U.S. since 1993, was arrested by ICE at a Fresno courthouse while checking on charges. A court ordered him a bond hearing within 14 days or release.Fresno, CA · Apr 7, 2026 · CourtListener, LAist
Miguel Angel L.L.: Livermore father deported after 27 years, hours before a possible court reprieveMiguel Angel Lopez Luvian, a Livermore welder here nearly 30 years, was deported to Mexico hours before a possible court order to stay, leaving his wife as sole provider while the family appeals.Livermore, CA · Apr 6, 2026 · The Mercury News, KTVU, Bit.ly +4
Abel O.: LA resident of 38 years self-deports to Mexico City amid Trump enforcementAbel Ortiz, who arrived in Los Angeles as an infant and ran a hair salon there for 38 years, self-deported to Mexico City. He now works as a stylist but struggles with grief and shaky Spanish.Los Angeles, CA · Mar 24, 2026 · Guardian News, LinkedIn, The Guardian- Fernando A.O.: Husband and father of U.S. citizens held after Fountain Valley traffic stopA 38-year-old Mexican man, married to a U.S. citizen with an American citizen son, was detained at a Fountain Valley traffic stop and held at Adelanto without a bond hearing despite a pending asylum case.Fountain Valley, CA · Mar 23, 2026 · CourtListener
- Shani E.: Father of U.S. citizens detained by ICE at LAX before funeral flightAn Iranian man who came to the U.S. as a child in 1993, married to a citizen with two citizen children, was detained at LAX while flying to his father-in-law's funeral. A court ordered his immediate release.Los Angeles, CA · Mar 18, 2026 · CourtListener
- Daniel L.R.: Guatemalan father of three U.S. citizens detained by ICE after 22 yearsA Guatemalan father of three U.S. citizens, in the country since 2004, was detained at a courthouse in March 2026; a judge ordered his release or a bond hearing within 48 hours.Adelanto, CA · Mar 13, 2026 · CourtListener
- Andres D.G.: Mexican man in U.S. three decades arrested by ICE going to workA 50-year-old Mexican man who had lived in the U.S. for three decades was arrested on his way to work. A judge ordered his immediate release, citing a due process violation.Adelanto, CA · Mar 10, 2026 · CourtListener
- Rosalio X.A.: Guatemalan man in U.S. since 2001 detained by ICE commuting to workA Guatemalan man who has lived in the U.S. since 2001 was detained while driving to work and held at Mesa Verde. A judge found his detention violated due process and ordered a bond hearing or his release.Bakersfield, CA · Mar 9, 2026 · CourtListener
Sam B.: Fresno restaurant manager held 9 months by ICE, away from 3-year-old sonA Fresno restaurant manager and father, in the U.S. since toddlerhood, was freed on bond after nine months detained over a decades-old conviction Gov. Newsom later pardoned. He reunited with his wife and young son.“This has been one of the hardest experiences my family has ever faced.” — Sam BehpoorCalifornia City, CA · Mar 6, 2026 · Your Central Valley, ABC 30, The Fresno Bee +3- Armin M.: Caregiver for U.S. citizen parents arrested by ICE at Burbank AirportAn Iranian man who came to the U.S. at 15, now caring for his citizen parents and working as a project manager, was arrested at Burbank Airport after 14 years on supervised release. A judge ordered him freed.Burbank, CA · Mar 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- Dung T.: Vietnamese man in U.S. since 1991 arrested outside his homeA Vietnamese immigrant who had lived in the U.S. since 1991 was arrested outside his home after 20 years on supervised release. A court ordered his immediate release, finding the government violated proper procedures.Fountain Valley, CA · Mar 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- José L.L.: Father of U.S. citizen child held five months without a bond hearingA Salvadoran man who has lived in the U.S. about 20 years and has a citizen child was held at Adelanto for five months without a bond hearing. A judge ordered him released in August.Simi Valley, CA · Mar 4, 2026 · CourtListener
Taeha H.: Man in U.S. since infancy detained by ICE at green card interviewTaeha Hwang, 39, who has lived in the U.S. since infancy, was detained during his own green card interview in Los Angeles. He is held at Adelanto, with a hearing set for March 2026.Los Angeles, CA · Mar 1, 2026 · ABC7, KTLA
Alberto G.R.: Construction worker dies in ICE custody after untreated illnessAlberto Gutiérrez Reyes, 48, a construction worker who had lived in the U.S. nearly 25 years, died in ICE custody Feb. 27 after weeks of untreated fever, pain and yellowing skin.Los Angeles, CA · Feb 27, 2026 · El País, ICE, HuffPost +6
Veteran's adopted daughter from Iran faces deportation after 53 years hereAdopted from Iran at age three by a U.S. Air Force officer and raised in the Midwest for 53 years, she faces deportation after learning in 2008 she was never formally naturalized.California, CA · Feb 24, 2026 · NBC San Diego, NPR, Associated Press +4- Jose V.S.: Longtime resident with pending U-visa held six months in ICE custodyA longtime U.S. resident with a pending U-visa was held at Adelanto Detention Center for six months after a disputed DUI arrest that brought no charges. A court ordered him freed within 24 hours.Los Angeles, CA · Feb 24, 2026 · CourtListener
Narciso B.: Father of three U.S. Marines beaten during ICE arrest in Santa AnaNarciso Barranco, a landscaper and father of three U.S. Marines, was punched repeatedly by masked agents outside an IHOP in Santa Ana. His deportation case was dismissed in February 2026, though DHS is appealing.Santa Ana, CA · Feb 13, 2026 · Spectrum Local News, Associated Press, Tri City Record +4
Sithy Y.: Cambodian genocide survivor held nearly two months in ICE detentionSithy Yi, a Cambodian Genocide survivor who came to the U.S. in 1981, was detained at a routine check-in in Santa Ana and held nearly two months before a judge ordered her release.Santa Ana, CA · Jan 29, 2026 · PACER Monitor, Long Beach Post, LAist +4- Hagop C.: Surfer who could not be deported held 4 months by ICEHagop Chirinian, a surfer held four months after accidentally trespassing on a beach, was freed when a judge ruled ICE wrongly detained him since Lebanon refused to accept him.San Diego, CA · Jan 28, 2026 · KPBS, The Inertia, Miami Herald
Ramiro P.M.: Diabetic Pomona day laborer denied heart medication in ICE custodyRamiro Santiago Pacheco Martinez, 53, a Pomona day laborer with a pacemaker and heart failure, was detained at a bus stop getting diabetes medication and needed emergency heart surgery in custody.Pomona, CA · Jan 22, 2026 · Pomona City Government, KVCR News, KVCR +3
Alberto C.: Diabetic 73-year-old landscaper with heart disease detained by ICE in West HollywoodAlberto Cabral, 73, a landscaper who has lived in the U.S. since age 15, was detained while working his regular route in West Hollywood. He supports his 97-year-old mother and wife and has heart disease and diabetes.West Hollywood, CA · Jan 16, 2026 · Westside Today, La Opinión, NBC Los Angeles +1
Jose O.: Sole caregiver to orphaned nephew detained by ICE in Pomona raidJose Oleaz, 34, a landscaper who came from Mexico over 20 years ago, was detained during a Pomona raid while serving as sole caregiver for his 13-year-old nephew and his father with cancer.Pomona, CA · Jan 15, 2026 · ABC7, CNN, North Carolina News Online- Sergio S.S.: Father of three U.S. citizens arrested by ICE at Long Beach AirportA Salvadoran father of three who has lived in the U.S. since age 12 was arrested at Long Beach Airport after clearing security; a judge has now ordered his release from Adelanto.Long Beach, CA · Jan 12, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jose Pablo T.G.: Salvadoran father of four U.S. citizens arrested by ICE at immigration interviewA Salvadoran father of four U.S. citizen children, in the U.S. since 2004, was arrested at a scheduled interview with his wife; a judge ordered his immediate release.Santa Ana, CA · Jan 9, 2026 · CourtListener
Victor R.O.: La Playa Taco Shop owner deported to Mexico after two-month ICE detentionVictor Rodriguez Ocampo Sr., 54, who ran La Playa Taco Shop in Mission Beach for about 30 years, was deported to Mexico after two months at Otay Mesa Detention Center. His son's GoFundMe has raised over $18,500 for the family.San Diego, CA · Dec 31, 2025 · Times of San Diego, PressBee, 10News- Rafaela N.A.: Mexican woman with cancer detained by ICE outside her homeA Mexican woman with cancer who has lived in the U.S. since 1998 and financially supports her family was detained outside her home without notice. A court ordered her released in June 2026.Adelanto, CA · Dec 28, 2025 · CourtListener
- Movses K.: Armenian man with schizophrenia held 10 months by ICEAn Armenian man who came to the U.S. at age six and has lived here since, managing severe schizophrenia while cared for by his mother, was redetained at a routine ICE check-in and held nearly a year.Adelanto, CA · Dec 19, 2025 · CourtListener
Babblejit K.: Mother in U.S. since 1994 detained by ICE at green card interviewBabblejit Kaur, a longtime U.S. resident since 1994 and restaurant businesswoman, was detained while attending her green card biometric interview, despite having no criminal record and a sponsoring daughter.Long Beach, CA · Dec 18, 2025 · Bhaskar English, Indian Express, Los Angeles Times
Father of three detained by ICE agents who smashed car windowA Mexican man who lived in the U.S. nearly 20 years was pulled from a car after agents smashed the window during his partner's ICE check-in, as their three children screamed. The children have since shown depression and sleep problems.Los Angeles, CA · Dec 2025 · CBS News- Jahir T.C.: Man with U.S. citizen family detained after living here 24 yearsA man who had lived in the U.S. since 2001 with no criminal history and U.S. citizen family members was detained in November 2025. A federal judge ordered his release or a bond hearing within 7 days.Los Angeles, CA · Nov 16, 2025 · CourtListener
- Samuel G.I.: Father of three U.S. citizen children arrested by ICE after court hearingA man who lived in the U.S. for 25 years with three citizen children was detained right after a criminal court hearing, despite six years of release without conditions. A judge ordered him freed, citing a lack of proper hearing.Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Nov 14, 2025 · CourtListener
- Resident since age 3 detained by ICE at check-in over beach visitA long-time resident who arrived in the U.S. at age 3 in 1991 was detained during a routine ICE check-in over an alleged GPS monitoring violation. A court ordered his immediate release.San Francisco, CA · Nov 7, 2025 · CourtListener
- Saul F.R.: Father of U.S. citizens who never missed check-ins re-detained by ICEA husband and father of U.S. citizens who had lived in the country over 24 years was redetained on November 1 despite years of compliant check-ins. A judge ordered his immediate release.Adelanto, CA · Nov 1, 2025 · CourtListener
- Veronica M.B.: Mother of three U.S. citizens held by ICE at Adelanto since NovemberA Mexican woman who has lived in the U.S. since 1995 and is the mother of three citizen children has been held at Adelanto since November 2025. She has no criminal history and was denied bond and release.Adelanto, CA · Nov 1, 2025 · CourtListener
Luisa R. and Esteban R.: Marine's mother detained by ICE at Camp Pendleton gate visiting pregnant daughterLuisa Rodriguez, in the U.S. over 30 years, was detained at Camp Pendleton visiting her pregnant daughter, a new Marine. She was held nearly three weeks; her husband was deported to Tijuana.Oceanside, CA · Oct 31, 2025 · Hindustan Times, NBC San Diego, Marine Corps Times +2- Leticia N.: Mother in U.S. 35 years held by ICE at green card interviewLeticia Nevares, a mother of three and elderly caretaker who has lived in the U.S. over 35 years, was detained at her green card interview in Fresno. Her son says she volunteers caring for sick and dying neighbors.Fresno, CA · Oct 28, 2025 · FresnoLand, Newsweek, Trump Whack
- Alfredo B.R.: Mexican man in U.S. since 1970 held nearly 10 months by ICEA Mexican citizen who has lived in the U.S. since 1970 has been held in Adelanto for nearly ten months with high blood pressure complications. A judge issued a temporary order blocking his deportation while his case proceeds.Adelanto, CA · Oct 27, 2025 · CourtListener
Silvia R.M.: Mother who reported sexual misconduct deported by ICE despite court orderSilvia Reyna Mendoza, a mother of 8 who lived in the U.S. for 40 years, was deported a day after a judge barred her removal for reporting sexual misconduct by an ICE contractor. She remains held in Kern County.Kern County, CA · Oct 26, 2025 · Newsweek, Sacramento Bee
Enrique L.: Culver City ice cream vendor held four months by ICEEnrique Lozano, an ice cream vendor who has lived in Los Angeles over 20 years, was freed after four months in detention and granted a green card through his wife, returning to his business.Culver City, CA · Oct 23, 2025 · Univision, Univision, Culver City News
Gabriel G.A.: Mexican man dies in ICE custody, family reports broken teethGabriel García Avilés, 56, had lived in the U.S. over 30 years and held a work permit when Border Patrol arrested him in Costa Mesa. He died Oct. 23 after hospitalization, with family reporting unexplained injuries.Victorville, CA · Oct 23, 2025 · KVCR News, CNN
Maria Francisca V.C.: Firebaugh mother of four detained by ICE at final green card interviewMaria Francisca Villanueva Caballero, 49, a longtime Firebaugh resident who raised four children now pursuing medicine, veterinary science and law, was detained at her final USCIS residency interview. She remains held at California City.“I've been a good man, I grew up in this country, and I established my family here. I thought I was doing the correct things. It's like a nightmare, we have always been together.” — Alejandro SuarezFirebraugh, CA · Oct 8, 2025 · Merced Sun-Star, FresnoLand, The Fresno Bee +2- Alejandro S.: Father of five, including newborn, detained by ICE at green card appointmentAlejandro Suarez, 31, a gardener raised in the U.S. since age 11, was detained after a routine USCIS residency appointment on Oct. 7, 2025. His wife, recovering from a C-section, cares for their five children, including a son with autism.Fresno, CA · Oct 7, 2025 · FresnoLand, The Fresno Bee
Mario G.: Salvadoran journalist held 100 days in solitary, then deportedMario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist who lived in Atlanta nearly 22 years, was held over 100 days, often in solitary, after filming a protest, then deported to El Salvador October 3.Long Beach, CA · Oct 3, 2025 · Pie Fed, Exposed by CMD, Truthout +13- Saúl Z.: Father deported at ICE check-in, leaving autistic U.S. citizen son aloneSaúl Zermeño, 45, had lived in the U.S. 36 years and was the sole caregiver for his autistic 15-year-old son. Deported October 3 after a routine check-in, leaving his son to cope alone.Los Angeles, CA · Oct 3, 2025 · CBS News, Inspiration Webs, KFF Health News +4
Oscar P.: Man detained at biometrics appointment, deported to Guatemala after 20 years awayOscar Polanco was detained at a biometrics appointment and deported to Guatemala, a country he had not lived in for 20 years. He reunited with his wife Geraldine after nearly three months apart.Los Angeles, CA · Oct 2025 · American Friends Service Committee, The LA Local
Alberto: Honduran surgical technician arrested at green card interview, detained four monthsAlberto, a 59-year-old Fresno surgical technician who fled to the U.S. in 1990 and later bought a home, was arrested at a green card interview and held nearly four months before release on bond with an ankle monitor.Fresno, CA · Oct 1, 2025 · Mission Local, FresnoLand
Esteban R.: Marine's father deported to Mexico after ICE arrest at Camp PendletonEsteban Rios, who came to the U.S. over 30 years ago and has a son serving as a Marine, was detained while visiting his pregnant daughter and deported to Mexico on Oct. 10.San Diego, CA · Sep 28, 2025 · Associated Press, NBC San Diego, Marine Corps Times +2
Harjit K.: 73-year-old Sikh grandmother denied medication, deported after ICE detentionHarjit Kaur, 73, a Sikh grandmother who lived in Hercules for over 30 years with no criminal record, was detained at a routine ICE check-in and deported to India without saying goodbye.“They just said we are detaining your grandma and didn't give me any other information, didn't let me see her. And after that, we didn't hear from her for hours and when we did hear from her, she was crying and begging us for help,” — Sukhmeet SandhuBerkeley, California · Sep 22, 2025 · NBC Bay Area, ABC7, Richmond Side +7
Martin H.T.: Asylum-seeker with cancer held in cold, bedless cells at SF ICE officeMartin Hernandez-Torres, who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years and has cancer, was held up to six days at a San Francisco ICE office without a bed.San Francisco, CA · Sep 18, 2025 · Mission Local, ACLU, Sacramento Bee +1
Jorge C.: Green card holder detained by ICE after school drop-off in Los AngelesJorge Cruz, a green card holder and street vendor who has lived in the U.S. since age 5, was detained after dropping his four children at school. He remains held at a detention center in Adelanto.Los Angeles, CA · Aug 27, 2025 · Hyperallergic, Newsweek
Francisco H.C.: Man married to U.S. citizen self-deports to Mexico fearing ICE raidsAn undocumented man who had lived in the U.S. most of his life and was married to a U.S. citizen self-deported to Mexico, barred from legal status by a childhood unauthorized entry.Los Angeles, CA · Aug 26, 2025 · Spectrum Local News, ABC News, OPB +1
Mario: Carwash worker held two months by ICE, still unable to workMario, a father of three who worked 33 years after immigrating from Mexico, was detained in an August carwash raid and held two months, including six nights on a cell floor; he remains unable to work and traumatized.Santa Ana, CA · Aug 19, 2025 · The Guardian, LA Public Press, Times of San Diego +2
Monsy H.: DACA recipient self-deports at 19 after ICE detains her motherMonsy Hernández, a DACA recipient who grew up in South Carolina, self-deported at 19 after her mother was detained. She now lives in Germany and runs a group helping others leave voluntarily.Sacramento, CA · Aug 8, 2025 · KCRA, The Fresno Bee, The Times +2
Will K.: PhD candidate held a week by CBP at SFO, denied asthma medicationTae Heung "Will" Kim, a Ph.D. candidate researching a Lyme disease vaccine, was held over a week at SFO without a lawyer, his asthma medication, or a bed after returning from his brother's wedding.San Francisco, CA · Jul 29, 2025 · Korea Daily, Washington Post, Maeil Business Newspaper +7
Anastasio S.: Diabetic father of five detained in ICE raid at taco truckAnastasio Sanchez, 51, who ran a taco truck in East L.A. and lived in the U.S. over 20 years, was detained near Whittier and Atlantic. His daughter later brought him diabetes medication in detention.East Los Angeles, CA · Jul 6, 2025 · Boyle Heights Beat, The LA Local
Narciso B.: Gardener, father of Marines, punched by agents during ICE arrestNarciso Barranco, a landscaper in the U.S. since the 1990s, was punched and tackled by masked agents at a Santa Ana IHOP. His son, a Marine veteran, said he was later thirsty, hungry and unmedicated in custody.Tustin, CA · Jun 22, 2025 · FOX 11 Los Angeles, Lipstick Alley, Fullerton Observer +3- Diabetic construction worker arrested at Metro stop, held six days without carePedro Vasquez Perdomo, 54, a day laborer managing diabetes in Pasadena for decades, was handcuffed at a Metro stop by masked armed agents and held without medical care for his condition for six days.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 18, 2025 · CourtListener
At least 373 car wash workers detained in Southern California ICE raidsAt least 373 car wash workers were detained across 106 Southern California car washes since June 2025. One worker of 33 years described two months sleeping on a cold floor without medical care.Los Angeles County, CA · Jun 9, 2025 · ABC7, LA Public Press, Times of San Diego +2- Walter L.P.: Salvadoran man held 10 months after North Hills ICE traffic stopA Salvadoran man who has lived in the U.S. about 20 years was detained during a California traffic stop and held nearly a year before a court ordered his immediate release.North Hills, CA · Jun 3, 2025 · CourtListener
Legal resident since 1967 held nearly 9 months by ICEA 66-year-old legal resident since 1967 and longtime legal assistant was detained at San Francisco airport returning from visiting his son, an Air Force member, in Japan. He was freed after nearly nine months and returned home to San Diego.San Francisco, CA · May 7, 2025 · Day of Law, Best Cricket Names, AS Lawsuit +2
Patricia V.T.: DACA recipient resettles in Mexico after 20 years building career in CaliforniaA DACA recipient who lived in California for 20 years, came at age 12 fleeing abuse and later built a global banking career, left for Mexico in May 2025 amid DACA uncertainty.Fresno, CA · May 6, 2025 · The Fresno Bee, KQED, KMPH +1
Alfredo L.: Michelin-star restaurant cook and American wife self-deport after 20 yearsAlfredo Linares, a cook at a Michelin-star restaurant, and his American wife Raegan Kline left for Puerto Vallarta after 20 years together in the U.S., fearing his detention.Culver City, CA · Apr 28, 2025 · NBC Los Angeles, Huaren
Cliona W.: Green card holder for 40 years detained by ICE returning from IrelandCliona Ward, 54, who has lived legally in the U.S. for about 40 years, was detained after visiting her ill father in Ireland over old drug convictions she says were expunged. She is held in Tacoma awaiting a hearing.San Francisco, CA · Apr 2025 · Waterford News, Irish Times, Carlow Nationalist
Nicolas R.: Father of three U.S. citizens detained by ICE after 35 yearsNicolas Rodriguez, a landscaping business owner with three U.S. citizen children, has lived in the country over 35 years. He is held at Otay Mesa and must soon choose voluntary departure or deportation.Los Angeles, CA · Feb 25, 2025 · CBS News, Times of San Diego
Gladys G. and Nelson G.: Parents of three U.S. citizen daughters deported to Colombia after 35 yearsGladys and Nelson Gonzalez, married 35-year U.S. residents with three citizen daughters and active in church work, were deported to Colombia in February 2025 after a routine immigration check-in.Orange County, CA · Feb 21, 2025 · CNN, The Mercury News
Giovanni D.: Los Angeles father detained by ICE in front of 7-year-old sonGiovanni Duran, 42, a Los Angeles busser who came from El Salvador at age 2, was detained in a traffic stop as his wife and children watched. His young son has needed counseling since.Los Angeles, CA · Jan 23, 2025 · Newsweek, Newsweek, Latin Times +1
Colorado
Edward N.: Priest, 78, held by ICE 13 months, untreated illnessEdward Nalwamba, 78, a Ugandan priest living in Colorado over two decades, was freed after 13 months in ICE detention, having to be carried out after losing the ability to walk.Aurora, CO · Oct 20, 2026 · CBS News, indcatholicnews.com- Alva G.A.: Mexican woman in U.S. 32 years arrested by ICE at Denver airportA 56-year-old Mexican citizen who had lived in the U.S. for 32 years was detained at Denver International Airport in July while boarding a domestic flight. A judge ordered her released within 24 hours.Denver, CO · Jul 3, 2026 · CourtListener
Rigoberto S.Q.: Stepfather of U.S. citizen held 8 months by ICE without bond hearingRigoberto Santillan-Quiroz, a stepfather to a U.S. citizen who has lived here about twenty years, was held eight months without a bond hearing after a traffic stop. A court ruled the denial unlawful.Aurora, CO · Jul 1, 2026 · ACLU, Lux Vera Hall, Albuquerque Journal +11- Hector B.S.: Colorado business owner and father of U.S. citizen daughter detained by ICEA Mexican-born business owner who has lived in Colorado over 20 years and has custody of his U.S. citizen daughter was detained after a petty offense arrest. A federal court ordered a bond hearing by July 7, 2026.Aurora, CO · May 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- Josue G.H.: Family breadwinner with U.S. citizen daughter detained by ICE after 25 yearsA man held at Aurora ICE Processing Center after 25 years in the U.S., with five citizen siblings and a citizen daughter, worked in construction as his family's main earner. A court ordered him released, finding his detention improper.Aurora, CO · Apr 3, 2026 · CourtListener
Raúl T.: Father detained by masked ICE agents who broke van windows in DelawareRaúl Tapia, in the U.S. about 25 years, was pulled from his van by masked agents who broke its windows while driving his son to work in Georgetown, Delaware. He has no criminal history and is now held in Philadelphia.Aurora, CO · Mar 19, 2026 · MoveOn, Fox 5 San Diego, Coast TV +3
Protesters pepper sprayed outside Durango ICE office after Mancos detentionA longtime Durango resident of 22 years was detained at a Mancos trailer park, prompting about a dozen protesters to block agents at the Durango ICE office. Federal agents used pepper spray and Tasers to clear them.Durango, CO · Jan 3, 2026 · Durango Herald, Durango Local, The Journal +1Pedro G.: Durango father forcibly removed from car by ICE in front of daughterPedro Gutierrez, 43, a 22-year Durango resident and church music director, was pulled over and arrested near his home on New Year's Eve in front of his 16-year-old daughter.Durango, CO · Jan 1, 2026 · Durango Herald, KSUT
Jeanette V.R.: Activist mother held 9 months by ICE after protestJeanette Vizguerra, a 43-year-old activist and mother of four, has been held nine months at Aurora's GEO facility after her March arrest. Her lawyer says she was denied a bond hearing over her activism.Aurora, CO · Dec 19, 2025 · CourtListener, CourtListener, American Friends Service Committee +2
Connecticut
Seyo C.: West Hartford restaurant owner with work authorization detained by ICESeyo Cecunjanin, a West Hartford restaurant and laundry owner employing 15 people, was detained for about 12 days after being arrested in front of two of his sons, then released following pressure from Connecticut lawmakers.West Hartford, CT · Jul 3, 2026 · CT Mirror, CT News Junkie, Spot On Connecticut +8
Javier M.: Bridgeport father detained by ICE before driving 16-year-old son to schoolJavier Anibal Melgar was detained while waiting in his car to drive his 16-year-old son to school in Bridgeport. His wife arrived to take their son before he was taken into custody.Bridgeport, CT · May 23, 2026 · Connecticut Post, News 12 Connecticut, News Pub Live +3
District of Columbia
Ilhan O.: Congresswoman's home raided before dawn by HSI agentsRep. Ilhan Omar had her Washington-area home raided before dawn, with agents seizing her phone amid a probe into whether her age was misstated when she arrived as a 12-year-old Somali refugee.“For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation.” — Rep. Ilhan OmarWashington, DC · Oct 17, 2026 · Fox News, CBS News, Migrant Insider +21
Sebastian C.: Hungarian-Romanian man arrested by ICE in D.C.Sebastian Mihai Caraba, a Hungarian-Romanian national, was arrested in Washington, D.C. for overstaying his visa after entering the U.S. in 2018. An immigration judge ordered his removal in June 2026.Washington, DC · Jun 22, 2026 · ICE, WJLA, Spot on Washington DC
José E.M.: Salvadoran man with TPS arrested by ICE without warrant in DCJosé Escobar Molina, 47, had lived in Washington, DC for 25 years and held protected status when agents handcuffed him near his work truck. He was held overnight before release.Washington, DC · Aug 21, 2025 · Stocktonia, Clearinghouse, Institute for Policy Studies +2
Florida
- Man who lived in U.S. 45 years deported to MexicoA man who had lived in the U.S. for 45 years was deported to Mexico despite having a lawyer and pending paperwork, his sister Zolia Virgen Verduzco said, after the family spent thousands on legal fees.Quincy, FL · Oct 1, 2026 · Tallahassee.com, EXA, MidPage +1
Antonio F.A.: Cuban grandfather alleges guard left him partially deaf during year-long ICE detentionA 63-year-old Cuban man who came to the U.S. in 1994 has been detained over a year, missing his first granddaughter's birth, after Cuba and Mexico both refused to take him.West Palm Beach, FL · Sep 27, 2026 · El Paso Matters, Cuba Headlines, Border Blogs- Lorenzo S.: Cuban man recovering from amputation deported by ICE to Mexico, left homelessLorenzo Sánchez, who fled Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift and built decades of life in Florida, was deported to Mexico while recovering from a toe amputation and left homeless for months before reaching shelter in Guanajuato.“It was all a lie. A set-up. When I walked through the door, four agents were waiting for me. They handcuffed my hands, legs, and feet, and told me not to resist.” — VicenteMiami, FL · Sep 23, 2026 · Forbidden Stories, Fact in Face
Raúl S.H.: Cuban man says he was locked in phone-booth-sized cage at Alligator AlcatrazRaúl Suárez Herrero, 59, a former truck driver who lived in the U.S. nearly five decades, says he was caged for 15 hours at 'Alligator Alcatraz' and later deported to Mexico.Ochopee, FL · Sep 18, 2026 · The Bold News, Cuba Headlines, Phoenix Q +2
Sirena P.: Florida hairdresser and mother of seven detained by ICE as sons watchedA Pompano Beach hairdresser and mother of seven, in Florida since infancy, was detained outside her salon as her young sons watched, and now faces deportation to Haiti.Pompano Beach, FL · Sep 14, 2026 · Haitian Times, Miami Herald, Conven
Julio B.: Miami mechanic, 72, deported to Tapachula, Mexico, after 46 years hereJulio Borrell, 72, a Cuban mechanic in Florida since 1980 and father of seven, was deported to Tapachula, Mexico after 46 years here. He now patches tires on the street, saving to rent a room.“I'm in a place called Tapachula, Chiapas” — Julio BorrellMiami, FL · Aug 26, 2026 · Latin Times, Cuba Headlines, CiberCuba +1
Olga P.: Mayan translator deported to Guatemala, leaving four U.S.-citizen children behindOlga Perez, 47, a Mam-language interpreter who volunteered for decades helping police, courts and hospitals in Palm Beach County, was deported to Guatemala after nearly 30 years, leaving behind four U.S.-citizen children.Florida · Jul 31, 2026 · USA Today, Palm Beach Post, Blue Water Healthy Living +2- Pedro C.M.: Florida father of four U.S. citizen children held without bond hearingA Honduran man who has lived in Florida over 20 years and has four U.S. citizen children was arrested without a warrant while traveling to work. He is held at Krome without a bond hearing.Orlando, FL · Jul 10, 2026 · CourtListener
JeanCarlos F.M.: DACA father deported to Honduras after year in ICE custodyJeanCarlos Fiallos Manzanares, a Miami man with DACA status who lived in the U.S. over 30 years, was detained after a traffic stop and deported to Honduras after a year, away from his wife and sons.Miami Florida · Jul 1, 2026 · WLRN, The Marshall Project
Elias C.T.: 58-year-old Cuban man in U.S. since 1989 arrested by ICEElias Cardoza-Torres, 58, a Cuban national who had lived in the U.S. for over 26 years under a deportation order, was arrested after release from Miami-Dade custody.Miami, FL · Jun 11, 2026 · Cuba Headlines, ICE, CiberCuba
Connor R.: British father of twins detained by ICE at Tampa green card interviewConnor Michael Read, 29, a British pressure-washing business owner married to an American with three-year-old twin sons, was detained during a green card interview in June 2026. His wife learned his residency petition had been approved the same day.“After a while, they called us back in and introduced us to an ICE agent who explained [Connor] had been detained. He told me that he was already being taken away from the building at that point.” — Jaelin, his wifeTampa, FL · Jun 3, 2026 · Mirror, The Guardian, American Immigration Council
Marvin S.: Honduran father self-deports after ICE raid, leaving U.S. citizen daughter behindMarvin Suazo, 43, self-deported to Honduras on May 25 after an ICE raid on his workplace, leaving behind his wife and daughters, including one who just graduated from Yale.Miami, FL · May 25, 2026 · Latin Times, Ms. Magazine, Outdoor Kitchen Pilot +2
Justo B.: Cuban man denied insulin by ICE suffers strokes during 7-month detentionJusto Betancourt, 54, a Cuban immigrant with lawful status, suffered strokes and a diabetic coma during seven months at a Florida detention facility. A judge ordered him freed in May.Miami, FL · May 15, 2026 · CiberCuba, Newsweek, CBS News +8- Brulan: Marathon man with TPS deported to Haiti despite court order, then returnedBrulan, who lived in Marathon for 22 years working three jobs and supporting family in Haiti, was deported despite valid TPS, then allowed to return two weeks later.“I’d rather be dead now than sent back” — BrulanMarathon, FL · May 7, 2026 · Miami Herald, Daily Gazette
Maikel R.: Cuban man ordered to self-deport by August, unsure Cuba will accept himMaikel Rojas, 45, was released from Alligator Alcatraz in March after nearly five months but must self-deport to Cuba by August 4 while wearing an ankle monitor and awaiting a passport.South Florida, FL · May 7, 2026 · CBS News, CiberCuba
Jesús C.: Deported Venezuelan TPS holder fatally shot at Guárico homeJesús Carpio, a Venezuelan living in Orlando with a pending asylum case, was deported after a month in ICE custody and fatally shot by gunmen at his family's home days later.Orlando, FL · Apr 4, 2026 · Mundo Now, Contra Poder News, El Venezolano Newspaper +1- Ivan P.S.: Mexican man detained by ICE in Florida traffic stop after 17 yearsA Mexican man who lived in the U.S. for over 17 years was detained after a traffic stop over tinted windows and moved between facilities. A court ordered a bond hearing within seven days.Florida · Mar 30, 2026 · CourtListener
- Elmer G.S.: Honduran father of U.S. citizen children arrested by ICE at his homeA Honduran father of U.S. citizen children who has lived here over 20 years, owns a home and pays taxes was held after a judge denied him a bond hearing. A court ordered his immediate release.Fort Pierce, FL · Mar 30, 2026 · CourtListener
Amanda U.: Brazilian ex-model deported after Trump ally allegedly pushed ICE during custody fightAmanda Ungaro, a Brazilian former model who lived in the U.S. over two decades, was held for months and deported in October 2025. She says her ex-partner, a Trump associate, pushed ICE to detain her amid a custody dispute.Miami, FL · Mar 20, 2026 · Seattle Times, The New Republic, Real News Network +8
Jose A.A.: Honduran asylum seeker detained by ICE after traffic stop in FloridaA Honduran 20-year-old seeking asylum was freed after a court found his Florida traffic-stop detention violated due process. A 51-year-old Salvadoran landscaper in South Florida 30 years was then detained near Davie; his family cannot locate him.Orlando, FL · Mar 6, 2026 · CourtListener, Local 10
José G.: Palm Beach restaurant manager held 12 days by ICEJosé Gonzalez, a 53-year-old maitre d' who spent 20 years at a Palm Beach restaurant, was held in cramped, cold conditions at Alligator Alcatraz despite having a valid work permit.Palm Beach, FL · Dec 23, 2025 · CW34, CBS12, Palm Beach Post +10
Josue R.P.: Cuban immigrant deported to Mexico, separated from wife and dying brotherJosue Rodriguez Perez, a Cuban immigrant and truck driver who rebuilt his life after losing residency years ago, was deported to Mexico in September, away from his wife and dying brother.Miami, FL · Nov 25, 2025 · County 17, WyoFile, Cuba Headlines +1
Maria B.V.: Marine's mother detained applying for military family protection, deported to MexicoMaria Ursula Borja Valle, 54, mother of a Marine who served four years, was detained at an appointment to seek protection as a military relative and deported despite a stroke requiring ongoing medication.“I gave four years of my life to this country. I feel honored to be here, that this is my country, but knowing that this country doesn't want my mother makes me feel terrible. It hurts me and my sisters because she is the only parent we have here.” — Jose Manuel VilchisPompano Beach, FL · Aug 15, 2025 · Associated Press, Cuba Headlines, The Banner +1
Alejandra J.: Former Marine's wife deported after 20 years, leaving U.S. citizen daughter behindAlejandra Juarez, married to a former Marine, left her 16-year-old U.S. citizen daughter and husband behind after 20 years in Florida, settling in Mexico while her husband kept their roofing business running.Davenport, FL · Aug 10, 2025 · 8 News Now, News 9, Bay News 9 +2
Edgar: DACA recipient and father of three U.S. citizens held at Alligator AlcatrazEdgar, 36, a DACA recipient and father of three U.S. citizens, was held 13 days at "Alligator Alcatraz" before being moved to Glades County Jail. His attorney is seeking his release.Florida · Jul 10, 2025 · CBS News, WESH, Click Orlando
Paul B.: Sanford grandfather detained by ICE after 70 years in U.S.Paul John Bojerski, 79, a Polish-born refugee who lived in the U.S. for over 70 years, was detained after a routine check-in over a 1968 deportation order. His family says his health has worsened in custody.Sanford, FL · Jul 2025 · Orlando Sentinel, Press Democrat, The Oakland Press +1
Isidro P.: Cuban man, 75, dies in ICE custody a day after hospital dischargeIsidro Perez, 75, a Cuban man who came to the U.S. in 1966, died June 26 after 21 days at Krome detention center following chest pains, the fifth death in ICE custody in Florida since January 2025.Miami, FL · Jun 26, 2025 · Physicians for Human Rights, Miami Herald, Cuba Headlines +3
Johnny N.: Canadian green card holder dies in ICE custody from preventable kidney failureJohnny Noviello, 49, a Canadian green card holder who lived in Florida for nearly four decades, died in ICE custody in Miami on June 23 from kidney failure doctors called preventable with treatment.Miami, FL · Jun 23, 2025 · National Post, New York Times, International Business Times +6
Maria I.: Florida pastor's wife with yearly permission to stay deported by DHSMaria Isidro, 52, a Mexican immigrant and pastor's wife married 31 years with four children, was detained at a routine check-in and deported to Mexico after eight days in custody.Tallahassee, FL · Jun 3, 2025 · Tallahassee.com, Miami Herald, People +2
Johane M.: Haitian woman deported after 40 years, detained at immigration appointmentJohane Morel, 47, who arrived in the U.S. at age 5 with no memory of Haiti, was detained at a routine check-in and deported to Cap-Haïtien, where she faced sexual assault and homelessness.Titusville, FL · Jun 2025 · WUFT, WLRN, WUSF
Alonso C.: 72-year-old Cuban man with work permit arrested while playing dominos in MiamiAlonso C., 72, a Cuban man in the U.S. for 46 years with a valid work permit, was arrested by masked agents while playing dominos in Miami and sent to Krome, then Camp East Montana.“I have never felt racism the way I have felt it inside this camp. When I first got here the guards told me, “When you get to El Paso, Texas, there’s no going back. You’re only getting out deported or dead.”” — Javier C.Miami, FL · 2025 · Human Rights Watch
Andrea: Postpartum green card holder held by ICE, separated from her infantAndrea, 31, a Green Card holder from Argentina who had lived in the U.S. since age three, was detained after calling police during a domestic dispute just months after giving birth, separating her from her infant.Orlando, FL · Feb 1, 2025 · Human Rights Watch, Economic Times, HuffPost
Georgia
Godfrey W.: Army veteran and green card holder deported to Jamaica with appeal pendingGodfrey Wade, 65, an Army veteran and father of six, was deported to Jamaica while his appeal was pending and was later hospitalized for pneumonia. A Georgia judge has since voided the old conviction behind his case.Covington, GA · Oct 5, 2026 · Military.com, NYC Carib News, Military.com +8
Anthony H.: Bahamian green card holder since 1976 arrested by ICE in GeorgiaAnthony Tyrone Higgs, a Bahamas native and longtime U.S. resident since 1976, was arrested in Decatur, Georgia, and placed in proceedings to revoke his residency over alleged illegal voting in 2020. He remains held as the case continues.Decatur, GA · Sep 3, 2026 · North Iowa Today, Department of Homeland Security, Pubt +2
Jimmy P.: Georgia man with heart transplant and TPS detained by ICEJimmy Paz, who has lived in the U.S. for 21 years and had a heart transplant four years ago, was detained during a January traffic stop despite showing valid ID.Folkston, GA · Feb 10, 2026 · WRDW, Atlanta News First, 11Alive +1
Pauline B.: Cameroonian mother whose fallopian tube was removed without consent held at StewartPauline Nadege Binam, 36, who came to the U.S. at age 2, remains held at Stewart Detention Center, separated from her 17-year-old daughter. She reads nearly a book a day to cope.Lumpkin, GA · Dec 1, 2025 · The Advocate, CBS News, The Pink Times +2- Chong V.: Hmong man in U.S. since infancy detained at ICE appointment in AtlantaChong Leng Vue, 45, who arrived as a stateless infant from a Thai refugee camp, was detained at a routine immigration appointment and is the sole provider for his family of seven.Atlanta, GA · Oct 16, 2025 · Newsweek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Detroit Free Press +1
Eduardo G.G.: Henry County father of three held by ICE, wife in high-risk pregnancyEduardo Guzman Garcia, a father driving his toddler to school, was stopped for a broken brake light and has been held in Atlanta since July 11, 2025, as his wife manages a high-risk pregnancy.Henry County, GA · Jul 9, 2025 · 11Alive, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, KION Central Coast +1
Abelardo A.D.: Construction worker dies during ICE transfer in GeorgiaAbelardo Avellaneda Delgado, 68, a construction worker who lived in the U.S. for 40 years, died being transferred to Stewart Detention Center; his family says he had no prior health conditions.Weston, GA · May 5, 2025 · The Guardian, NPR, Latin Times +3
Jessica F.M.: Georgia mother detained by ICE despite ongoing visa applicationJessica Flores Marin, 44, a mother of three who has lived in the U.S. for 22 years, was detained near her Georgia home while her visa application was still pending.Georgia, GA · Apr 13, 2025 · Newsweek, Atlanta News First
Hawaii
Idaho
- Angelica S.B.: Mexican woman held by ICE in Idaho after judge ordered her releaseA Mexican woman living in the U.S. since 2001 was held in ICE custody after a DUI arrest, even though a judge had ordered her released. A federal court later ordered her immediate release.Jefferson County, Idaho · Apr 21, 2026 · CourtListener
- Father of five held in Wyoming jails after Idaho ICE raidA Mexican father of five who worked in the U.S. two decades was detained in an Oct. 19 Idaho raid and held in Wyoming jails. A judge ordered a bond hearing within seven days.“He has always said he works his butt off for us, and we can pay him back by becoming who we want to be in life,” — his daughterWilder, ID · Oct 19, 2025 · WyoFile, Cap City News, Trib.com +1
Illinois
Silverio V.G.: Line cook and father of two fatally shot by ICE near ChicagoSilverio Villegas González, a 38-year-old line cook and father of two near Chicago, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a 2025 traffic stop. His family filed a wrongful death claim a year later.Franklin Park, IL · Oct 8, 2026 · Tucson.com, CBS News, Reuters +23
Christina P.: DACA recipient held by ICE for 7 months, son didn't recognize herChristina Pérez, a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. for 37 years, was detained by ICE in February while walking to her car and held seven months. Her young son did not recognize her when she came home.Broadview, IL · Sep 22, 2026 · Univision
Airida G.: Army veteran's wife deported by ICE after arrest at green card interviewAirida Gould, a massage therapist married to Army veteran Mark Gould and mother of three adult children, was detained during her green card interview and deported to Poland after 66 days, with her husband denied a goodbye.Chicago, IL · Jul 21, 2026 · Newsweek, ABC7 Chicago, Front Page Detectives +2
Owen R.: Missouri father with green card for 40 years deported to NetherlandsOwen Ramsingh, 45, held a green card for 40 years and worked in property management near his wife and daughter before being deported to the Netherlands in February 2026 over old drug convictions.Chicago, IL · Jul 9, 2026 · Newsweek, ABC News, KCUR +4
15 people who entered legally detained in ICE raids in Bloomington-NormalFifteen people, many long-term residents from Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador and Guatemala, were detained in Bloomington-Normal workplace raids, separating families and breadwinners. One detainee was denied a breathing machine while held.Bloomington-Normal, IL · Jul 1, 2026 · WGLT, Central Illinois Proud, Omny
Nik S.: Albanian barber arrested by ICE, separated from U.S. citizen wife and daughterBesnik Shembitrasi, a 49-year-old barber married to a U.S. citizen and father to an 8-year-old daughter, was arrested outside his Elmwood Park home on May 17 after two decades in Illinois. He remains held in Brazil, Indiana.Elmwood Park, IL · May 17, 2026 · Oak Park River Forest Patch, ALBEU
Erendira R.: DACA advocate faces own renewal delays, risking deportation protectionErendira Rendon, a DACA recipient of 14 years who leads immigrant justice work at The Resurrection Project, faces months-long delays renewing her own protection, risking detention if it lapses.Chicago, IL · Mar 15, 2026 · Chicago Tribune, Bit.ly, Yahoo News
Asif A.C.: Chicago restaurant owner with pending green card interview deported to PakistanAsif Amin Cheema, 63, ran a Humboldt Park sandwich shop for 30 years before being detained near his home and deported to Pakistan. His 19-year-old son left college to keep the business running.Chicago, IL · Mar 1, 2026 · Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Block Club Chicago +2
Dayton L.: Green-card holder living here 28 years detained by ICE at airportDayton Andre Lindsay, a Jamaican green-card holder and father and grandfather in a blended family of five children, was detained at O'Hare after 28 years in the U.S. and remains held.Chicago, IL · Feb 27, 2026 · Newsweek, Lipstick Alley, WGN-TV
Ruben T.M.: Father held by ICE as 16-year-old daughter's cancer treatment put on holdRuben Torres Maldonado, a home painter in the U.S. since 2003, was detained outside a Home Depot days after his daughter Ofelia began cancer treatment. He was freed after a judge found his detention unlawful; Ofelia died in February.Chicago, IL · Feb 15, 2026 · The City, NBC Chicago, ABC7 +4
Jelili Q.: Nigerian imam with 17 years of check-ins detained by ICE in ChicagoJelili Qudus, a Nigerian imam who leads weekly prayers and feeds people in need, was re-detained after 17 years of check-ins, then freed by a judge who found his rights violated.Chicago, IL · Jan 20, 2026 · Newsweek, CourtListener, Habeas Dockets
Rebecca P.: 70-year-old green card holder with kidney disease held by ICE, deportation haltedRebecca Pinyerd, a 70-year-old Filipina resident of over 40 years, had her deportation flight cancelled after airline officials found her too medically unfit to fly. She remains detained at Clay County Jail with no new deportation date set.Chicago, IL · Jan 6, 2026 · Asian Journal, CBS News, Queonda Magazine
Edgar R.: U.S. citizen tased in face by ICE agents outside 7-Eleven, hospitalizedEdgar Ruiz, a U.S. citizen born in Chicago, was tased in the face outside a 7-Eleven while trying to hold his car door shut during his father's arrest. He was hospitalized; his father remains detained.Des Plaines, IL · Oct 31, 2025 · CBS News
Jose G.: 48-year-old man detained by ICE arriving for his Illinois court hearingJose Jeronimo Guardian, 48, who had lived in southern Illinois for about 20 years, was detained outside a courthouse while arriving for a scheduled DUI hearing. His family said he was not hiding and was ready to face his case.Carlyle, IL · Oct 27, 2025 · KSDK, ABC7 Chicago, Belleville News-Democrat
Jesus H. and Brian: Father of three and U.S. citizen son arrested in Little VillageJesus Hernandez, 46, a father of three who has lived in the U.S. for 25 years, was arrested with his 21-year-old U.S. citizen son Brian in Little Village; family says he was the household's main provider.Chicago, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, CNN
Gonzalo L.G.: Green card holder detained by ICE after scattering mother's ashes in MexicoGonzalo Ladron de Guevara, a green card holder since 2003, was detained after returning to Chicago from scattering his mother's ashes in Mexico. He was held a week for screening before being transferred and federally charged.Chicago, IL · May 24, 2025 · Newsweek, IL Abaca Law
Abel O.: Chicago father detained six months after ICE mistakes him for his sonAbel Orozco, a 47-year-old tree-cutting business owner who has lived near Chicago for 30 years, was mistakenly detained for his son and has remained in custody in Kentucky for nearly six months.Lyons, IL · Mar 14, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, Immigrant Justice, Chicago Tribune +7
Indiana
U.S. citizen mother and two sons follow ICE-deported husband to HondurasAfter 15 years in Indiana, roofing business owner Manuel Montes-Lazo was deported to Honduras despite his marriage to a U.S. citizen. His wife and their two young sons sold their home to reunite with him.Indianapolis, IN · Jun 12, 2026 · Mirror Indianapolis, International Business Times, Florida Public Radio
Tuan B.: Vietnamese man dies after stroke in ICE custodyTuan Van Bui, 55, came to the U.S. in 1990 under the Amerasian Homecoming Act and lived in Philadelphia. He collapsed from a stroke and died in ICE detention in Indiana while fighting his case in court.Miami Correctional Center, IN · May 16, 2026 · WTHR, ABC News, Indianapolis Star +8
Lorth S.: Cambodian refugee with green card dies in ICE custody in IndianaLorth Sim, 59, a Cambodian refugee who came to the U.S. in 1983, died in ICE custody in Indiana on February 16, 2026, after being transferred there to await deportation.Kokomo, IN · Feb 24, 2026 · Reuters, WFYI, WBAA +17- Jonathan M.R.: Indiana man in U.S. since childhood held by ICE without bondJonathan Enrique Meza Ruiz, who came to Indiana as an unauthorized minor nearly two decades ago, must be released or given a bond hearing, a federal judge ruled.Evansville, IN · Feb 20, 2026 · Courier Press, The Republic, The Gleaner +1
- Gaston L.G.: Mexican man in U.S. 28 years held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. for about 28 years was held without a bond hearing after a January drunken driving arrest. A federal court ordered him given a bond hearing or released.St. Joseph County, IN · Jan 28, 2026 · CourtListener
Paramjit S.: Green card holder with brain tumor held by ICE despite bond orderParamjit Singh, a green card holder who has run a Fort Wayne business for over 30 years, suffers from a progressive brain tumor and remains jailed despite a judge ordering his release on bond.Fort Wayne Indiana · Sep 29, 2025 · Breezy Scroll, Times of India, The Intercept +3
Iowa
Nyamuoch D.: Refugee green card holder held six months by ICE in Iowa jailNyamuoch Thomas Duoth, a South Sudanese refugee who has lived in the U.S. since 1994, was ordered released after more than six months in an Iowa jail following her ICE detention in March 2025.Pottawattamie County, IA · Jul 16, 2026 · KCRG, Iowa News, Standing Record +1
Sunday G.: University of Iowa professor's citizenship ceremony canceled without explanationSunday Goshit, a University of Iowa adjunct professor from Nigeria who came to the U.S. in 2000, had his citizenship ceremony canceled weeks before the date. He and his wife are suing immigration officials over it.Iowa City, IA · Apr 3, 2026 · Little Village Magazine, Creative Learning Guild, The Daily Iowan
Lucia R.C.: Des Moines mother of three jailed by ICE after traffic stopLucia Rojas De La Cruz, a mother of three who has lived in the U.S. for 23 years, was detained by ICE after a routine traffic stop and denied a bond hearing twice.Carlisle, IA · Dec 30, 2025 · KCRG, Iowa Capital Dispatch, Ottumwa Radio
Ian R.: Guyana-born Des Moines schools superintendent arrested by ICEIan Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools and a Guyana native who came on a student visa in 1999, was arrested on a fugitive warrant and has left his post.Des Moines, IA · Sep 27, 2025 · Fox News, Education Week, The Center Square- Lamphone P.: Laotian refugee in U.S. since 1981 detained by ICEA Laotian refugee who came to the U.S. in 1981 was detained in July 2025 after 25 years on supervised release. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding the government failed to show changed circumstances.Iowa · Jul 29, 2025 · CourtListener
Kansas
Ubaldo M.C.: 67-year-old De Soto man known for feeding stray cats deported to MexicoUbaldo Marquez Calderon, 67, known in De Soto, Kansas for feeding stray cats, was detained at a gas station and deported after signing papers he didn't understand, ending over 20 years in the U.S.“Ubaldo came over every single day; rain, blistering heat, snow storms, wind. Every day without fail to ensure that the kitties had their bellies full.” — Ashley Wilson, a former neighborDe Soto, KS · Sep 28, 2026 · Kansas City Star, KMBC
Joe C.: Former Coldwater, Kansas mayor with green card detained by ICEJoe Ceballos, 55, a former two-term mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, who came from Mexico at age four, was detained by ICE after pleading guilty to voting without citizenship and now faces deportation.Wichita, KS · May 15, 2026 · High Plains Public Radio, The Mercury, Yahoo News +7
Alisa R.S.: Woman with torture protection held months by ICE awaiting third countryAlisa Ramdial Shahib, 46, has been held since March 2026 even though a judge barred her deportation to Trinidad over torture fears, as officials seek a third country to take her. She is separated from her husband and two children.Cottonwood Falls, KS · Mar 1, 2026 · Iowa Public Radio, Hola America News
Kentucky
Louisiana
Haitians who lost TPS deported weekly to danger in Cap-HaïtienMore than 450 Haitians have been deported to Cap-Haïtien since late July 2026, many after years living in the U.S. and separated from citizen family, into a country unable to safely receive them.Alexandria, LA · Sep 4, 2026 · News Tribune, Miami Herald, Human Rights Watch- Bassirou D.: Man from Mali in U.S. since 2001 faces ICE deportation to CameroonA Mali citizen who has lived in the U.S. since 2001 and won protection from removal to Mali was detained at a routine check-in and told he would instead be sent to Cameroon.Alexandria, LA · Aug 3, 2026 · CourtListener
- Akram O.: 77-year-old Palestinian green card holder re-arrested by ICE, defying judge's orderAkram Mahmoud Omar, 77, a Palestinian-born resident of 50 years who suffered a heart attack in custody, was re-arrested and nearly deported despite a judge's release order; a second order freed him again.Bossier City, LA · Jun 8, 2026 · The Guardline, NOLA.com, The Intercept
Woman granted protection held by ICE over a year, faces Congo deportationA 23-year-old South American woman, granted protection in June 2025 after fleeing persecution over her queer identity, has been held over a year in Louisiana while ICE seeks to deport her to Congo.Monroe, LA · May 29, 2026 · Verite News, NOLA.com
Annie R.A.: Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE at Louisiana base days after marriageAnnie Yaritza Ramos Alvarado, 22, came to the U.S. as a toddler and was detained days after marrying her Army husband. Held five days, she was released with a GPS monitor but still faces deportation.“I never imagined that trying to do the right thing -- registering my wife so she could receive her military ID, access the benefits she is entitled to as my spouse, and begin the process toward her green card -- would lead to her being taken away from me,” — Sgt. Matthew BlankLouisiana · May 16, 2026 · HuffPost, ABC News, Reuters +20
Alejandro C.C.: Mexican man married to a U.S. citizen dies in Louisiana ICE custodyAlejandro Cabrera Clemente, 49, who had lived in the U.S. for 25 years and was married to a citizen, died in Louisiana custody in April 2026 after months of detention and treatment for chronic illness.New Orleans, LA · Apr 18, 2026 · ICE, Lee Family Broadcasting, WNG +16
Stateless Angolan man with asylum protections deported to Cameroon after 30 yearsA stateless Angolan man who lived in the U.S. for 30 years and held asylum protections was deported to Cameroon in January 2026 without notice, part of a secret transfer deal.Alexandria, LA · Jan 15, 2026 · El País, ABS Africa TV- Zimbabwean nurse with asylum protections deported to Cameroon after 15 yearsA Zimbabwean nurse who lived in the U.S. for 15 years with asylum protections was deported to Cameroon in January 2026 and held in Yaoundé with poor food and no documents.Alexandria, LA · Jan 15, 2026 · El País
Vilma P.: LSU nursing grad held by ICE six months after inspection sticker stopVilma Palacios, 22, a recent LSU nursing graduate who had accepted a job at Touro Infirmary, was arrested while getting a vehicle inspection sticker in June 2025. She has been held for six months at a Basile detention center.Belle Chasse, LA · Dec 30, 2025 · FOX 8, The Guardian, The Advocate +1
Walter C.C.: Honduran oyster worker drowns fleeing Coast Guard in LouisianaWalter Francisco Cerrato Cabrera, a 48-year-old Honduran deckhand with 20 years on oyster boats, drowned on December 18 jumping into a Louisiana bayou to flee the Coast Guard.Hopedale, LA · Dec 18, 2025 · NOLA.com, WDSU, ProPublica +1
Ousmane: West African man says he was beaten on deportation flight to GhanaOusmane (a pseudonym), a West African man who lived in the U.S. over 20 years, was beaten and restrained for resisting a deportation flight to Ghana, where he had no ties. He remains in limbo nearly a year later.“They bundled me and my colleagues, tied us up in a straitjacket.” — the Nigerian manAlexandria, LA · Nov 6, 2025 · Forbidden Stories, Wired Jamaica
Donna K.: Iranian woman detained by ICE outside her New Orleans homeMandonna Kashanian, 64, married to an American for 35 years, was grabbed by agents in tactical gear outside her Lakeview home and held for weeks before being released.New Orleans, LA · Jul 8, 2025 · The Guardian, CBS News, NBC News
Maine
Maryland
Rabbiatu K.: Nurse with court protection deported to Ghana, filmed dragged by hairRabbiatu Kuyateh, a 58-year-old nurse who cared for Covid-19 patients for decades, was deported to Ghana despite court protection from removal and filmed being dragged by her hair into a van.“That’s when they dragged me. So, they bumped the back of my head.” — Rabbiatu KuyatehBowie, MD · Sep 23, 2026 · NBC Washington, US News Sphere, Nedhamson's Second Line View of the News +9- Jose J.B.: Father of special-needs child arrested by ICE without warrant on commuteA Guatemalan man who has lived in the U.S. 22 years is the sole provider for his family, including a child with special needs. A court ruled his warrantless arrest unlawful and ordered his release.Maryland · Jun 22, 2026 · CourtListener
Marco: Deported father watches U.S. citizen son graduate online from El SalvadorMarco, 61, ran a contracting business in Maryland for nearly 40 years before being arrested at a Home Depot and deported to El Salvador. He watched his son's graduation by livestream, 2,000 miles away.Maryland · May 8, 2026 · Eastern New Mexico News, The Fappening Newz, Pipedot +2
Reza Z.: Iranian green card holder detained by ICE while walking dogReza Zavvar, 52, came to the U.S. as a student 40 years ago and was handcuffed by ICE agents outside his mother's Maryland home while walking his dog. He now faces deportation to a third country instead of Iran.Gaithersburg, MD · Mar 27, 2026 · NBC Washington, WBALtv, Daily Voice +5
Jackson G.: Kenyan man arrested by ICE, ordered deported after 22 years in USA 48-year-old Kenyan man was ordered deported after living in the U.S. for 22 years, following a conviction in Baltimore County that triggered mandatory removal proceedings.Baltimore County, MD · Mar 24, 2026 · Tuko.co.ke, Diaspora Messenger, Streamline Feed +1
Melissa T.: Maryland mother shackled for 80 hours before deportation flight to VietnamMelissa Tran, a Vietnamese refugee and former health care worker in Maryland, was shackled for about 80 hours, including 10 without food or water, before being deported to Vietnam in November 2025.“For my kids to have to go through it is horrible for me to comprehend. Why? We always say if you change, you deserve a second chance.” — Melissa TranBaltimore, MD · Feb 4, 2026 · CBS News, Newsweek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +6
Daniel F.E.: Easton, Maryland pastor held by ICE says he was denied heart medicationDaniel Fuentes Espinal, a volunteer pastor and construction worker who led a 70-family congregation for over a decade, was detained while driving to a job and held nearly a month before his Easton community won his release.Easton, MD · Aug 18, 2025 · ACLU, Christian Post, CNN +7
Elmerson C.: Diabetic Maryland construction business owner held by ICE without medicationElmerson Campos, a Guatemalan construction business owner who has lived in Easton for 24 years, was detained and moved across facilities without his diabetes medication; a judge ordered a bond hearing by February 23.Easton, MD · Feb 5, 2025 · Star Democrat, Southern Maryland News
Massachusetts
Joselito M.S.: 20-year-old fish house worker detained by ICE while walking in New BedfordJoselito Mateo Sam, 20, who worked at a New Bedford fish processing house and lived with his uncles, was detained walking down a street during a multi-day ICE sweep.New Bedford, MA · Sep 25, 2026 · New Bedford Light, Latin Times
Maria R.: DACA recipient held 10 days by ICE after warrantless Boston airport arrestMaria Rosales, 32, a dermatologist's assistant and community nonprofit founder, was detained at Logan Airport over a 2017 order she says she never knew about. A judge ordered her freed after 10 days and let her lawsuit against ICE proceed.Boston, MA · Sep 9, 2026 · Boston Globe, WCVB, Boston.com +2
Newton W.: Oak Bluffs chef held by ICE 10 months, suffered untreated heart attacksNewton Waite, a Jamaican-born Oak Bluffs chef and father of a U.S. citizen daughter, spent 10 months in ICE detention, suffering two untreated heart attacks before a judge ordered his release.Falmouth, MA · Jul 9, 2026 · Vineyard Gazette, News Americas Now, Documented
Malton L.: Navy veteran's father detained by ICE at Walmart while shopping with sonMalton Lacerda, a horse trainer who gives therapy to disabled veterans, was detained while shopping at Walmart with his son, a Navy veteran. He had lived in the U.S. about 25 years.Halifax, MA · Jun 28, 2026 · WGBH, ACHEI USA, Ganjing World +2
Lucas B.A.B.: Brazilian chef in U.S. nearly 20 years arrested by ICE at courthouseLucas Gustavo Brajak De Almeida Di Benedetto, 41, a Brazilian-born chef, was arrested by ICE outside court after a wrong-way crash, having overstayed a visa for nearly 20 years.Peabody, MA · Jun 4, 2026 · Boston Globe, WHDH, Item Live +2
Bruna F.: Former DACA recipient arrested by ICE driving to pick up her sonBruna Ferreira, who came to the U.S. in 1998 at age six, was arrested while driving to pick up her 11-year-old son from school. She was held 26 days before a judge freed her on $1,500 bond.Revere, MA · Dec 8, 2025 · El País, The Hill, The Independent +1
Ruzana N.: Pastor with U.S. citizen son detained at routine ICE check-in in MassachusettsAssociate pastor Ruzana Nehonde, 49, was detained during a routine check-in despite nearly three decades in Massachusetts and a U.S. citizen son. Her Stow church community is raising money to help her family.Stow, MA · Dec 3, 2025 · Boston Globe, CBS News, FOX 23 Maine- Cuban father of six U.S. citizens deported to Mexico under unwritten dealA Cuban father of six U.S.-citizen children who fled Cuba as a teenager and built a business here was detained after trying to cross into Canada, then deported to Mexico in November.Plymouth, MA · Nov 1, 2025 · WGBH, Miami Herald
Hilda R.S.: Green card holder violently arrested by ICE in front of autistic sonHilda Ramirez Sanan, 50, a green card holder of over 20 years, was pulled from her car and beaten by masked ICE agents in front of her autistic 13-year-old son. She is now suing.Chelsea, MA · Sep 26, 2025 · WGBH, Lawyers for Civil Rights, Briefly +2
5-year-old U.S. citizen with autism surrounded by ICE during father's arrestA 5-year-old U.S. citizen with autism was surrounded by agents outside her Leominster home as they tried to arrest her father, Edwards Hip Mejia, who has lived in the U.S. over two decades. He was later detained and granted bond.Leominster, MA · Sep 16, 2025 · NBC News, Boston Globe, Boston.com
Hector C.: Guatemalan landscaper detained by ICE at Saugus Town HallHector Chavez, 25, a landscaper with a pending asylum case and valid work permit, was detained while working at Saugus Town Hall, leaving his two young U.S.-born children asking for him.Saugus, MA · Sep 10, 2025 · Boston Globe, TURNTO10, Boston.com
Jemmy J.R.: Mother of four with green card held by CBP without proper medicationJemmy Jimenez Rosa, 42, a green-card holder and mother of four from Peru, was detained 10 days after a family vacation over a pardoned 20-year-old conviction. A judge ordered her released August 28.Boston, MA · Aug 28, 2025 · Newsweek, CourtListener, Boston.com +3
Dong N.: Refugee, 64, held by ICE faces deportation to Vietnam after 45 yearsDong Van Nguyen, 64, a Vietnamese refugee who has lived in the U.S. 45 years, was detained during a routine check-in and now faces deportation to Vietnam.Dorchester, MA · May 21, 2025 · Dot News, Portland Tribune, WBAL +1
Michigan
Sanan A.: Michigan man deported to Iraq days after reporting detention conditions to CongressSanan Atou, 43, who lived in metro Detroit over 30 years and doesn't speak Arabic, was deported to Iraq days after reporting detention conditions to Congress. An Iraqi court ruled he isn't an Iraqi national.“We're Michiganders, we never thought of deportation” — Sarmad Atou, Sanan's brotherDetroit, MI · May 7, 2026 · Detroit Free Press, Blue Water Healthy Living, USA Today
Miguel R.R.: Widowed father detained by ICE, daughter postpones college to raise siblingsMiguel Rosas Ruiz, a widowed Michigan painting business owner and father of four, was detained near Ypsilanti in March. His daughter postponed college to raise her siblings before he was freed on bond in April.Michigan · Apr 16, 2026 · CNN, MLive, Michigan Daily +1
Nenko G.: Bulgarian business owner dies from untreated diabetes in ICE custodyNenko Gantchev, a 56-year-old Bulgarian business owner who had lived in Chicago for 30 years, died in December of untreated diabetes while held at a Michigan detention facility. Lawmakers and his family are demanding an investigation.Baldwin, MI · Feb 17, 2026 · ABC7 Chicago, Inquisitr, Cash Walk Labs +7
Ernesto C.E.: Detroit construction worker with pending green card detained by ICEErnesto Cuevas Enciso, a Detroit construction worker and father of a one-year-old, has lived in the U.S. since age three. He was detained December 6 despite valid work authorization; lawmakers urged his release.Detroit, MI · Dec 17, 2025 · CBS News, MLive, WDET +4
Minnesota
Tou V.: Laotian man in U.S. since 1994 deported by ICE despite Minnesota pardonTou Lue Vang, who came from Laos in 1994 and lived in the U.S. for 20 years after a deportation order, was deported in July 2026 despite receiving a state pardon weeks earlier.Minnesota · Jul 10, 2026 · Valley News Live, KTTC, United Press International +6
Oudone L.: Laotian refugee missed cancer treatment during ICE detention, now in hospice careOudone Lothirath, 57, a Laotian refugee and member of Minneapolis's Lao Buddhist community, was detained and moved 1,300 miles to a Texas facility, missing chemotherapy for terminal cancer. He is now in hospice care after his cancer spread.“Shockingly enough, they let him out, but I think it’s because they just knew if he stayed, he would have died in their custody.” — Christina VilaySt. Paul, MN · May 7, 2026 · The Independent, Star Tribune, El Risala +4
Ricky C.: Minnesota engineer and Laotian refugee detained by ICE, faced deportation to LaosRicky Chandee, a 52-year-old Minneapolis engineer and Laotian refugee, was detained at home and faced deportation over a decades-old conviction. Minnesota's pardon board granted him clemency one day before his scheduled removal.Minnesota · May 4, 2026 · MPR News, Sahan Journal, CBS News +2
Abel: Father of four detained by ICE while delivering groceries to neighborsAbel, who has lived in Minnesota 29 years and raised four U.S.-born children, was detained while delivering groceries to neighbors through a church program. He was later released, but his sons were traumatized after witnessing the arrest.Minneapolis, MN · Apr 5, 2026 · NPR, Sahan Journal, Star Tribune
Michael E.: Nigerian immigrant compliant for over a decade arrested at ICE check-inMichael Opeoluwa Egbele, a Nigerian immigrant, was detained during a routine check-in despite over a decade in compliance with his supervised release. A court ruled the revocation unlawful and freed him in February 2026.Minneapolis, MN · Feb 20, 2026 · Daily Post, Sahara Reporters, Hot Jist +2
Jose A.: Salvadoran dishwasher with TPS and pacemaker held by ICE past release orderJose Avendano, 62, a dishwasher with 32 years in the U.S. and a heart condition requiring a pacemaker, was detained despite valid work authorization, missing a critical medical procedure.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 9, 2026 · New York Times, Star Tribune, Fox 9 +1
Roberto H.: Father of Minneapolis police detective held by ICE nearly four monthsRoberto Hernandez, 62, a cook and father of a Minneapolis police detective, was stopped while driving to work and has been held in New Mexico for months. He has lived in the U.S. nearly 30 years.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 5, 2026 · News from the States, Minnesota Reformer
Francisco P.: Church maintenance worker deported to Mexico after ICE arrestFrancisco Paredes, 46, a maintenance worker at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Hopkins, Minnesota, was deported to Mexico after 25 years in the U.S., having slept on jail floors over the holidays.Hopkins, MN · Dec 4, 2025 · EWTN News, Maryknoll Magazine, The Catholic Telegraph +4
Juan Manuel A.Z.: Bloomington restaurant owner detained by ICE, family found his car emptyJuan Manuel Arellano Zepeda, 48, owner of El Fresco restaurant in Bloomington, was detained by ICE on January 6 after his family found his car abandoned. He has lived in the U.S. for 25 years.Bloomington, MN · Jan 6, 2025 · Hometown Source, Madison.com, Madison.com +2
Mississippi
Pregnant wife left alone after husband detained by ICE following minor crashHeriberto 'Eddie' Reyes-Ochoa, a marine construction worker in Mississippi for nearly 20 years, was detained after a minor traffic stop while finishing his green card process, leaving his pregnant wife alone before he left the U.S. voluntarily.Bay St. Louis, MS · Aug 21, 2026 · NOLA.com, DeSoto County News, Tippah News +4- Pejman K.N.: Iranian green card holder dies in ICE custody in MississippiPejman Karshenas Najafabadi, 59, a longtime Iranian green card holder, died of cardiac arrest at a Mississippi hospital after weeks of care while in ICE detention.Natchez, MS · Mar 1, 2026 · ICE, natchezdemocrat.com, Reuters
Missouri
Fatou T.: Iowa mother of four deported to Sierra Leone, where she'd never beenFatou Traore, a hospital custodian and mother of four who lived in Iowa City for decades, was deported to Sierra Leone despite a pending motion to stay her removal.Florissant, MO · Oct 13, 2026 · The Gazette, Labor Notes, CBS 2 Iowa +6
Paul E.: Missouri State University employee and father of three detained by ICEPaul Jack Cobby Essel, a Ghanaian grants accounting manager at Missouri State University for over a decade, was arrested off campus and is held without bond, separated from his wife and three children.“The situation is a difficult one for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the personal impacts. We have been in communication with Paul’s family to ensure they are aware of available community resources. My personal thoughts and prayers are with Paul and his family.” — MSU President Richard B. WilliamsSpringfield, MO · Oct 9, 2026 · Springfield Citizen, KY3, Fox 2 Now +6
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.Missouri · Aug 1, 2026 · ABC7 Chicago, The Banner
Victor L.D.: Father of two detained by ICE, deported to Mexico after 26 yearsVictor López Delara, a 29-year-old mobile mechanic and father of two who had lived in Florissant, Missouri for 26 years, was deported to Mexico after a routine traffic stop revealed an ICE detainer.Florissant, MO · May 22, 2026 · KCUR, St. Louis Public Radio, KENS 5
Montana
Nebraska
- Carlos R.C.: Guatemalan man in U.S. since 2005 held by ICE without bond hearingCarlos Roldan Chang, 44, has lived in the U.S. since 2005 and was held at the McCook facility without a bond hearing. A judge ordered ICE to give him one within seven days or release him.McCook, NE · Feb 10, 2026 · Nebraska Examiner, Yankton Daily News, ACLU of Nebraska +1
Sabina C.L.: Omaha mother held months after ICE defied bond orderSabina Carmona-Lorenzo, mother of five U.S. citizen children living in Nebraska over 20 years, was held for months after ICE blocked a judge's bond order; a federal judge ordered her released.Omaha, NE · Sep 3, 2025 · ACLU of Nebraska, KETV, WOWT
Nevada
Jaime F.: Filipino man in U.S. since 2000 detained by ICE in Las VegasJaime Tan Francisco, 55, from the Philippines, was taken into ICE custody August 2 after overstaying an admission from 2000, pending removal proceedings.Las Vegas, NV · Aug 2, 2026 · ICE, FOX 5 Vegas, American Voter Polls
Phu N.: 57-year-old Australian man tackled by plainclothes ICE agents at Las Vegas airportPhu Nguyen, a 57-year-old Australian man born in Vietnam who overstayed a visa, was tackled and handcuffed by plainclothes agents at a Las Vegas airport, then arrested the next day boarding a flight in Los Angeles.Las Vegas, NV · Jul 14, 2026 · Las Vegas Review-Journal, KTNV, Las Vegas Sun +9- Jovanni G.A.: Woman in U.S. since 1996 unlawfully detained by ICE in Las VegasA woman who has lived in the U.S. since 1996 was detained in Las Vegas under the wrong immigration law despite no prior ICE encounters. A court ordered her immediately released.Las Vegas, NV · Mar 24, 2026 · CourtListener
- Samir G.: Green card holder in U.S. since 1966 held by ICE six monthsA longtime U.S. resident since 1966 was held by ICE after a DUI arrest, even though Jordan refused to accept him for removal. A court ordered his release after over six months in custody.Las Vegas, NV · Dec 8, 2025 · CourtListener
Britania U.R.: Transgender woman deported by ICE to Mexico despite order citing torture riskBritania Uriostegui Rios, a transgender trafficking survivor who lived in the U.S. since 2003, was deported to Mexico despite a judge's order blocking her removal over torture risks. She was sent without medication, ID, or money and went into hiding.Las Vegas, NV · Nov 18, 2025 · NOLA.com, CourtListener, CNN
New Hampshire
Khandaker U.: N.H. mother of four targeted for denaturalization over alleged naturalization fraudA Nashua mother of four who co-owns a family convenience store and came from Bangladesh in 1994 faces an effort to strip her citizenship over alleged misstatements on her 2007 naturalization application.Nashua, NH · Jul 28, 2026 · Boston Globe
Satvir S.: Indian truck driver arrested by ICE at New Hampshire inspection stationSatvir Singh, an interstate truck driver from Punjab who lived in New Jersey, was arrested at a New Hampshire inspection station after over eight years in the country; he remains held.Hillsborough, NH · Sep 11, 2025 · FreightWaves, Shore News Network, New Indian Express +2
New Jersey
Raul R.: Filipino father of two U.S. citizen children transferred by ICE to MississippiRaul Raagas, 30, a Filipino father of two U.S. citizen children, was arrested during a traffic stop after a family court hearing and transferred to a Mississippi detention center. His bond hearing took place Sept. 30 after two delays.Jersey City, NJ · Aug 10, 2026 · GMA Network, Philippine Daily Mirror, Tofa News +2
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.South Orange, NJ · Aug 8, 2026 · Montclair Local, Newsweek, Village Green
Edwin L.C.: Diabetic father dies in New Jersey ICE custody after alleged medication denialEdwin Jovanny Lopez-Cornejo, a Salvadoran father who lived in the U.S. nearly 20 years, died August 1 after a medical emergency at a New Jersey ICE facility. His family says he was denied medication.“I will not let his story be unheard, I want his voice to be heard loud and clear,” — Lopez Cornejo's 12-year-old daughterNewark, NJ · Aug 4, 2026 · The City Reporter, MS Now, Jersey Vindicator +25
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.“He says not to worry - as any father would,” — Zena, his daughterNew Jersey · Jul 31, 2026 · The Retrospect, The Sun Papers, Explore New Jersey +6
Raul R.: 63-year-old Jersey City sanitation worker held by ICE missing from locatorRaul Raagas, 63, a Jersey City sanitation worker from the Philippines who has lived in the U.S. over three decades, cannot be located in ICE's system. Advocates fear he may be transferred out of state, possibly to Louisiana.Jersey City, NJ · Jul 24, 2026 · Philippine Daily Mirror, Filipino Reporters, NE Pork +2- Marcos D.: Salvadoran man living in U.S. 29 years arrested by ICE in NewarkMarcos Delacruz, a Salvadoran man, was arrested in Newark under a removal order issued in 1997, after remaining in the country for nearly three decades.Newark, NJ · Jun 2, 2026 · American Talk, MENA Observer, Time Bulletin +2
- Isidro C.R.: Electrician with autistic U.S. citizen son arrested by ICE without warrantA Mexican electrician who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 29 years and is father to an autistic son was arrested without warrant while walking his dogs. He is now seeking release or a bond hearing.Newark, NJ · May 15, 2026 · CourtListener
Patricia B.S.: U.S. citizen honors student, 17, left alone after mother deported to MexicoPatricia Balbuena Soto, a New Jersey mother of nearly 30 years, was deported to Mexico on August 5, 2025, leaving her 17-year-old honors-student daughter to manage school, finances and the mortgage alone.Atlantic County, NJ · May 12, 2026 · NJ.com, And Diligence, Newsweek +2
Damaris G.L.: Maryland mother with work permit held in crowded Louisiana ICE detention centerDamaris Gomez-Laurens, a Maryland electrician and mother of two, has been held since August at a Louisiana detention center after a routine check-in. She leads Bible studies there and is known among detainees as 'Pastor.'Elizabeth, NJ · Apr 16, 2026 · New Jersey Monitor, News from the States, NBC Washington +1- Elmer G.A.: Bronx cook and father of five U.S. citizens denied bond hearingElmer Gonzalez Altamirano, a Bronx cook who has lived in the U.S. 20 years and supports his wife and five children, was wrongly denied a bond hearing. A federal judge ordered his immediate release on March 25, 2026.Newark, NJ · Feb 11, 2026 · Documented, Standing Record, EXA
Karim D.: Flemington man separated from family for 9 months in ICE custodyKarim Daoud, a Hunterdon County resident of more than 20 years, was detained while renewing his work permit and held over nine months before reuniting with his wife and two children.Flemington, NJ · Dec 26, 2025 · New Jersey Hills, mycentraljersey.com, Daily Voice +1
Lupe: Long-term resident detained in ICE worksite raid in New JerseyDon Lupe, who came from Puebla, Mexico and had lived in the U.S. for 27 years, was detained in a New Jersey worksite raid; a judge later set his bond at $7,500.New Jersey · Dec 5, 2025 · Documented
Latif H.: Manhattan concierge held by ICE 108 days, 10 in solitary confinementAbdellatif Hafraoui, 60, a Manhattan building concierge married to an American wife, spent 108 days in ICE detention over a decades-old deportation order sent to the wrong address before paying bond and going home.Newark, NJ · Nov 25, 2025 · The Marshall Project, KUT, Miami Herald +2
Lupe: Father of six detained by ICE in Edison warehouse raidDon Lupe, a warehouse worker for 11 years who had lived in the U.S. 27 years after leaving Puebla, Mexico, was detained in a July 8 Edison raid but was later released and reunited with his six children.Edison, NJ · Jul 8, 2025 · Documented, News 12 Long Island
Emine E. and Celal E.: South Jersey restaurant owners arrested by ICE in Haddon TownshipEmine and Celal Emanet, who ran Jersey Kebab restaurant in Haddon Township after coming from Turkey nearly two decades ago, were arrested in February. He was released with an ankle monitor; she awaits a bond hearing.Haddon Township, NJ · Feb 25, 2025 · NBC Philadelphia, Patch
New Mexico
Elderly woman detained by ICE on her way to chemotherapyAn elderly woman who has lived legally in the U.S. for over 35 years fled into a convenience store after ICE agents followed her on the way to a chemotherapy appointment, then was detained.Chaparral, NM · Jul 16, 2026 · Las Vegas Sun, Border Report, KTSM
Sergei I.: 34-year U.S. resident held by ICE indefinitely, no country will accept himSergei Izbitski, 46, has run a painting and remodeling business in New Jersey since arriving from Kazakhstan 34 years ago. No country will accept him, yet he remains detained without a bond hearing.Estancia, NM · Jun 9, 2025 · Albuquerque Journal, Tulane Law Review, CNN +3- Stateless man in U.S. since 1991 held indefinitely by ICEA stateless man who has lived in the U.S. since leaving Kazakhstan in 1991, owns a home and business, and has no criminal record was detained in June. A magistrate recommended his release after finding no real chance of deportation.Estancia, NM · Jun 9, 2025 · Albuquerque Journal, EXA, Habeas Dockets
- Sergei I.: Stateless business owner held months by ICE with no prospect of deportationSergei Izbitski, 46, stateless since leaving Kazakhstan as a boy in 1991, owns a home and business and has no criminal record. A magistrate recommended his release after months held without a bond hearing.Estancia, NM · Jun 9, 2025 · Albuquerque Journal, EXA, Habeas Dockets
New York
- Ricardo B.C.: Brazilian father of two U.S. citizens arrested by ICE driving to workRicardo Aparecido Barbosa da Cunha, a Brazilian father who ran a Massachusetts construction business, was arrested after a traffic stop and later freed on bond. The Supreme Court will now review the detention policy used against him.New York, NY · Oct 1, 2026 · Law & Crime, NBC News, ACLU +32
Carol B.: Green card holder held 7 months without bond hearing leaves countryCarol Black, a Jamaican-born green card holder in New York since 1983, was held seven months without a bond hearing, then sold his home and left the country after 40 years, ending his Supreme Court case.New York, NY · Sep 27, 2026 · ACLU, Slate, EXA +6
Mother deported despite bond among 57 arrested in New York factory raidOver 60 agents raided a Cato, New York snack factory, arresting 57 workers including pregnant women and mothers. Juana Castillo Avelar, a mother of three U.S. citizen children living here over 20 years, was deported despite being granted bond.Cato, NY · Sep 3, 2026 · Bloomberg Law News, Daily Freeman, WTOP +7
Sae Joon P.: Purple Heart veteran from Hawaii self-deported to South Korea after ICE threatSae Joon Park, 57, a Purple Heart veteran who raised two children in Hawaii, self-deported to South Korea after ICE threatened detention. New York's governor pardoned one conviction, but his return remains uncertain.New York, NY · Aug 31, 2026 · Documented, CNN, Political +2- Alberto R.M.: Resident of 30 years arrested by ICE at Brooklyn bus stopA Mexican man who had lived in the U.S. for 30 years was detained at a Brooklyn bus stop after being asked for identification. A court ordered his release in August, ruling his detention unlawful.Brooklyn, NY · Jul 8, 2026 · CourtListener
Dolores B.R.: Apple farmworker detained without notice at routine ICE check-in in BuffaloDolores Bustamante Romero, 54, an apple picker and farmworker advocate who helped pass New York's Green Light Law, was detained at a routine ICE check-in despite no criminal record. A judge ordered her returned to Western New York.Rochester, NY · May 26, 2026 · 13WHAM, WXXI News, WHEC +7- Chansarath D.: Cambodian refugee held by ICE though Cambodia has refused to take himA Cambodian refugee who came to the U.S. as a child in 1982 was detained in May 2026 after 25 years on supervised release following a 1997 drug conviction. A judge ordered his immediate release, citing agency rule violations.Brooklyn, NY · May 4, 2026 · CourtListener
Irvi C.: Husband of U.S. citizen teacher self-deports to Mexico with U.S.-born daughtersIrvi Cruz, married to a U.S. citizen teacher and father of two American-born daughters, left for Mexico after nearly two decades in New York, choosing to self-deport over fear of the political climate.Bronx, NY · Mar 3, 2026 · The Atlantic, Briefly, EBSCO
Jin Hao Z.: Camden restaurant owner held 8 months by ICE, forcing restaurant's closureJin Hao Zhang, 56, ran Camden's China Moon restaurant for nearly 20 years before ICE detained him, forcing its closure. He won an appeal and returned home to his family in March 2026.Camden, NY · Mar 1, 2026 · Rome Sentinel, WKTV, World Journal
Hugo A.O.: Shelter Island truck driver, father of newborn, held 23 days by ICEHugo Leonel Ardon Osorio, a Guatemalan truck driver on Shelter Island for over 20 years, was detained while commuting to work and held 23 days. He returned to his family and job in March.“As the primary breadwinner of the home, his wife and their newborn baby have been left not only in terror, not knowing where he has been taken, but also the financial insecurity to buy groceries and pay their rent.” — Anita Boyer, fundraiser organizerGreenport, NY · Mar 1, 2026 · Patch, Suffolk Times, East End Beacon +2
Adelso B.: Syracuse painter detained by ICE near his home, held 21 daysAdelso Bravo, a 39-year-old Guatemalan painter who had lived in Syracuse over 20 years, was detained near his home for 21 days before his wife, lawyers and community members raised $18,000 to free him on bond.Syracuse, NY · Feb 10, 2026 · syracuse.com, syracuse.com, CBS12 +1
Martir Z.D.: Vineyard worker of 23 years detained by ICE, family loses breadwinnerMartir Zambrano Diaz, 50, worked at Pindar Vineyards for 23 years before being detained in a Greenport sweep, leaving his family without its breadwinner. Community groups launched fundraising to support them.Greenport, NY · Feb 4, 2026 · Patch, Shelter Island Reporter, Suffolk Times +1
Three men who lived in Greenport over 20 years detained by ICEHugo Leonel Ardon Osorio, Martin Zambrano Diaz, and Alexandro Rivera Magana were detained in Greenport after living in the area over 20 years with no criminal backgrounds, prompting school absences across the district.Greenport, NY · Feb 3, 2026 · ABC7 New York, News 12 Long Island, Suffolk Times +1
Omar R.J.: Rochester restaurant founder lured to ICE office to install app, detainedOmar Ramos Jimenez, 50, co-founder of Rochester's La Casa restaurant and resident since 2004, was lured to an ICE office under a false pretext and remains held after a judge denied his release.Rochester, NY · Feb 1, 2026 · New York Immigration Coalition, WXXI News, Rochester First +2
Three men arrested by ICE in mistaken identity operation in Staten IslandThree men in Staten Island, including a father of two U.S. citizen children who had lived here nearly two decades, were wrongly arrested in a stakeout for other targets.Port Richmond, NY · Feb 2026 · The Guardian
Aissatou D.: Queens grandmother detained by ICE for two weeks at LaGuardiaAissatou Diallo, a 55-year-old grandmother and home health aide from Queens, was held by ICE for nearly two weeks while traveling to see her son, until a judge ordered her release.Queens, NY · Dec 5, 2025 · CBS News, The City Reporter, Documented- Paramjit S.: Indian asylum seeker in U.S. over 20 years held at ICE check-inAn Indian man who has lived in the U.S. since 2004, with an asylum case pending since 2024, was re-detained during a routine check-in in New York. A judge ordered a bond hearing within seven days or his release.New York, NY · Nov 18, 2025 · CourtListener
Eddie: Father of two with work permit deported to Guatemala within 72 hoursEddie, a factory worker with a work permit who had lived in the U.S. for twenty years, was deported to Guatemala within 72 hours of his arrest. His wife now cares for their two sons alone while working overtime.Cato, NY · Sep 4, 2025 · New York Civil Liberties Union, Bloomberg Law News- Geovani M.O.: Bronx father held 6 days by ICE without shower or toothbrushGeovani Maradiaga Ochoa, a Honduran immigrant who lived in the Bronx 20 years with his U.S. citizen wife and daughter, was held six days at a check-in without a shower or toothbrush.Bronx, NY · Aug 11, 2025 · The City, Chicago Sun-Times, Block Club Chicago +1
- Chidi N.: Nigerian man loses six fingers to untreated frostbite in ICE detentionChidi Nwagbo, who had lived in the U.S. 37 years, lost portions of six fingers after ICE staff failed to bring him to a frostbite specialist appointment for 16 days.Batavia, NY · Feb 10, 2025 · Investigative Post, The Intercept, RFK Human Rights +1
North Carolina
Venkata V.: Diabetic NC teacher and grandmother with green card detained at ICE check-inVenkata Vasamsetty, 59, a special-needs substitute teacher and grandmother, was detained during a routine check-in even after her case was dismissed, and held for two weeks before a judge granted her bond.Charlotte, NC · Aug 24, 2026 · NRI Pulse, Times of India, Times Now News +11
Willy A.M.: Naturalized U.S. citizen thrown to pavement by masked ICE agents, left bleedingWilly Wender Aceituno Medina, a naturalized citizen in Charlotte for over 25 years, was dragged over broken glass and thrown to the pavement after agents confirmed his citizenship. He is suing for $1.25 million.Charlotte, NC · Jul 20, 2026 · La Prensa, Univision, The Assembly +17
North Carolina transgender activist detained by ICEA transgender activist from Michoacán who has lived in North Carolina over 30 years was detained after a traffic stop and sent to a Georgia detention center. She founded a group supporting rural transgender people.Raleigh, NC · Apr 2, 2026 · Univision, Enlace Latino NC, Wake Weekly
Guillermo A.: DACA beneficiary deported to Mexico, separated from newborn premature infantGuillermo Aguilar, a business owner who had lived in the U.S. nearly 40 years under DACA, was deported to Mexico while his wife was pregnant; their son was born premature in May and remains hospitalized.North Carolina · Feb 3, 2026 · Univision, La Nación, Consulta Monterrey
Fidel R.: North Carolina construction worker self-deports, leaving U.S. citizen wife and daughtersFidel Rivera, who worked construction in North Carolina for over 20 years, left for Mexico in October to avoid detention, separating him from his wife and two daughters this Christmas.Rolesville, NC · Oct 13, 2025 · ABC News, ABC11, The News & Observer
Ohio
Luis T.: Construction worker punched unconscious by jail sergeant, deported to EcuadorLuis Tenelanda, an Ecuadoran construction worker who lived in the U.S. over 30 years, says a jail sergeant punched him unconscious after he requested a scheduled break. He was deported to Ecuador and has now sued over the assault.Hamilton, OH · May 19, 2026 · Local 12, CityBeat, AOL +6
Hmong refugee in U.S. since age five dies after deportation to LaosA Hmong refugee who came to the U.S. in 1978 at age five was detained during a routine check-in, deported to Laos, and later died there, leaving behind her husband and four children.Stryker, OH · Jul 30, 2025 · Newsweek, Legal Clarity, Polifinus
Oklahoma
Milana: Army veteran's wife detained at ICE check-in faces deportation to wartime RussiaMilana, a Russian trafficking survivor married to a U.S. Army veteran, was detained at a routine ICE check-in after 20 years of compliance and faces deportation to Russia during the war despite closed airspace.Oklahoma City, OK · Jun 29, 2026 · The Oklahoman, KOCO, WBAL
Milana S.: Mother held eight months by ICE, faces deportation to RussiaMilana Swope, a trafficking survivor who raised her child in the U.S. for over 20 years under ICE supervision, has been detained nearly eight months and now faces deportation to Russia, where she hasn't lived since the early 2000s.Oklahoma, OK · May 6, 2026 · KOCO, Tulsa Flyer, WBAL
Wulfrano P.: Tulsa pastor deported after routine immigration check-inWulfrano Portillo, a pastor at Tulsa's La Hermosa Church for 24 years, was detained at a routine check-in and deported to Mexico the next day, leaving his wife and four adult children without explanation.Tulsa, OK · Mar 10, 2026 · News on 6, Tulsa Flyer, Acts Social
Hai N.: Vietnamese man in U.S. since 1993 detained by ICE at routine appointmentA Vietnamese man who has lived in the U.S. since 1993 and worked in Oklahoma nearly 15 years was detained during a routine appointment over an expunged, decades-old marijuana charge.Oklahoma, OK · Mar 5, 2026 · WCVB, CourtListener
Ruperto: Mexican father deported after traffic stop, leaving U.S. citizen children behindRuperto, a roofing contractor in Oklahoma for 28 years, was deported after a traffic stop, leaving his daughter in college and his son to support the family.Oklahoma City, OK · Sep 12, 2025 · The Oklahoman, News Block, Oklahoma Watch +1
Oregon
Martin A.: Seaside restaurant owner of 23 years detained by ICE at SafewayMartin Anguiano, 63, who has run Guadalajara Taco Shop in Seaside for 23 years, was arrested while picking up supplies. A devoted father and grandfather, he remains held in Tacoma.Seaside, OR · Sep 10, 2026 · Daily Astorian, RV Times, KMUN
Juan Miguel A.: Newberg father and autism caregiver detained by ICE, sent to LouisianaJuan Miguel Aldape, a Newberg, Oregon resident of 22 years and caregiver for his autistic son, was detained outside a Lowe's and sent to a Louisiana facility; his family could not reach him for over a week.McMinnville, OR · Aug 24, 2026 · The Oregonian, Chron, Portland Tribune +6
Maria L.M.: Oregon mother caring for stroke survivor husband held four months by ICEMaria Trinidad Loya Medina, an Albany, Oregon resident of 20 years and caregiver to her stroke-surviving husband, was detained while shopping and held four months. A judge ordered her released in May, citing harm to her family.Albany, OR · May 8, 2026 · KVAL, KLCC, KGW +14- Phanomphone T.: Laotian refugee with U.S. citizen spouse detained at Portland ICE check-inA Laotian refugee who came to the U.S. in 1988 as a child was detained reporting to ICE's Portland office, despite having a citizen spouse and five children. A judge denied his bid to block deportation.Portland, OR · Mar 3, 2026 · CourtListener
Paulino M.S.P.: Deported Oregon handyman and father of three dies in Mexico from pneumoniaPaulino Martin San Pedro, a handyman and father of three who lived in Beaverton, Oregon for over 30 years, was deported within three days of his arrest and died in Mexico from pneumonia in February 2026.Beaverton, OR · Feb 28, 2026 · KGW, KPTV, Valley Times +6
Juan B.G.: Portland man with valid work visa lost in ICE detention systemJuan Barbosa Gomez, 60, had lived and worked legally in Portland for over 30 years before his October 15 arrest. He has since been moved between facilities in three states and cannot be located on ICE's locator.Portland, OR · Oct 15, 2025 · Reason, Portland Tribune, PBS +2
Jackie M.: Portland mother detained by CBP, separated from four U.S. citizen childrenJackie Merlos, a Honduran mother and longtime Portland business owner, was detained by CBP during a family picnic, separating her from her four U.S. citizen children. She remains held in Tacoma.Portland, OR · Jul 10, 2025 · Seattle Times, Rolling Stone, Bellingham Herald +3
Pennsylvania
Mamadou C.: Philadelphia man protected from return to Guinea held, ICE seeks Ghana deportationMamadou Fadel Cherif, 56, a dining services worker supporting his wife and four sons, was arrested leaving his home in July despite a decades-old order barring deportation to Guinea. Officials now seek to deport him to Ghana.Philadelphia, PA · Sep 29, 2026 · Philadelphia Inquirer, CourtListener
Musa S.: Liberian refugee arrested at ICE check-in, held 19 months in PA prisonMusa Sheriff, a Liberian refugee held 19 months at a Pennsylvania prison's ICE section, won a ruling that his detention violated his rights. A judge ordered him freed or given a bond hearing by October 9.Lewisburg, PA · Sep 29, 2026 · PennLive, PACER Monitor
Fadel C.: Philadelphia father with 20 years of legal status arrested by ICEFadel Cherif, 56, a Philadelphia father with 20 years of legal status, was detained at Moshannon Valley despite winning asylum in December. A federal judge ordered him given a bond hearing by Feb. 9 or released.Philadelphia, PA · Jul 30, 2026 · PACER Monitor, Philadelphia Inquirer- Manuel S.A.: Ecuadorian father detained by ICE in Philadelphia based on mistaken identityAn Ecuadorian man with two U.S. citizen children, in the country since 2003, was detained in Philadelphia after officers mistook him for someone else. A court ordered his immediate release days later.Philadelphia, PA · Jul 29, 2026 · CourtListener
- James Y.: Liberian man held by ICE for Ghana deportation despite protection since 2000A Liberian man who lived in Philadelphia under supervision for 26 years was detained for deportation to Ghana without proper notice. A judge ruled the process violated due process, blocking removal for now.Philadelphia, PA · Jul 19, 2026 · CourtListener
- Adimando H.C.: Father of U.S. citizen teen with learning disabilities held by ICEA Mexican father who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years, married to a citizen with a 14-year-old son who has learning disabilities, was freed after a judge ruled his detention unlawful.Pike County, PA · Jul 1, 2026 · CourtListener
- Fredy M.G.: Mexican man in U.S. for 22 years detained by ICE in PhiladelphiaA Mexican man who had lived in the U.S. for over two decades since 2004 was detained without a bond hearing in June 2026. A court found his detention unlawful and ordered his immediate release.Philadelphia, PA · Jun 26, 2026 · CourtListener
- Ever C.M.: Salvadoran man with serious medical conditions held by ICE since June 2026A Salvadoran man who has lived in the U.S. since 2005 has been held at Moshannon Valley Processing Center since June. A court ordered him an individualized bond hearing within 30 days.Philipsburg, PA · Jun 2, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jose S.P.: Father of two U.S. citizen children detained by ICE after 30 yearsA Mexican man who lived in the U.S. for 30 years and has two U.S. citizen children was detained, then ordered released after a court found his detention unlawful.Philadelphia, PA · May 18, 2026 · CourtListener
Long-time residents cannot be held without a bond hearing, appeals court rulesTwo long-time U.S. residents held for years without bond had their release upheld by an appeals court, which ruled mandatory no-bond detention does not apply to people arrested long after entering the country.Philadelphia, PA · May 12, 2026 · Philadelphia Inquirer, Newsweek, CaseMine +1
Carlos D.V.: Pennsylvania husband of U.S. citizen held 258 days in 12 ICE facilitiesCarlos Della Valle, a longtime Chester County, Pennsylvania resident, was detained after an airport stop during a family vacation and held across 12 facilities for 258 days. He was released in late April 2026 and reunited with his wife, Angela.Downingtown, PA · May 8, 2026 · NBC Philadelphia, CBS News
Subu V.: Green card holder, 64, detained by ICE after 40 years in prisonSubramanyam Vedam, 64, spent over 40 years wrongly imprisoned before ICE detained him days before he would have become a citizen. A judge ruled he can stay, citing his rehabilitation and mentoring of nieces he met in prison.“We had dared to dream that this day would come, sharing Subu's belief that the truth would prevail. Even through 44 years of setbacks, Subu never let it defeat his spirit. Though sentenced wrongly to life without parole, he lived an exemplary life of service and education.” — Saraswathi Vedam, Subu Vedam's sisterState College, PA · Apr 2, 2026 · Associated Press, Centre Daily, Philadelphia Inquirer +6
Father of two arrested by ICE while attorney drove him to courtA father of two who had lived in the community for nearly two decades was pulled over and arrested by five ICE agents while his attorney drove him to a Bellefonte court hearing on March 26.College Township, PA · Mar 26, 2026 · WPSU Radio, State College Online
Mahady S.: 50-year-old Mauritanian man arrested by ICE in PhiladelphiaMahady Sacko, 50, an undocumented Mauritanian national ordered removed in 2000, was arrested in Philadelphia after registering and voting in seven federal elections between 2008 and 2024.Philadelphia, PA · Mar 9, 2026 · TURNTO10, Newsweek, Department of Homeland Security
Subu V.: Exonerated after 40 years, man detained by ICE facing deportationSubramanyam Vedam, 64, who came to the U.S. at nine months old, was taken into ICE custody immediately after being exonerated this month following 40 years in prison. He remains held, facing deportation to India.Pennsylvania · Oct 28, 2025 · Associated Press, BBC, Times of India +6
Subramanyam V.: Green card holder detained by ICE after 43 years in prisonSubramanyam Vedam, a legal permanent resident from India, was taken into ICE custody immediately after being freed from prison following 43 years when his murder case was dropped; a judge has denied him bail.State College, PA · Oct 3, 2025 · Associated Press, Centre Daily, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette +1
Puerto Rico
Juan Francisco A.M.: Father of two U.S. citizens held by ICE in Puerto RicoJuan Francisco Areche Minaya, 49, a Dominican father of two living in Puerto Rico 28 years, was denied bond despite a judge's order; his habeas case was later dismissed without prejudice.“My dad has been present throughout my entire life. His family, his children, his mother, and his life are all here. Keeping him detained based on the claim that he might flee—when everything he has built over so many years is in Puerto Rico—is completely incomprehensible and untrue. What we want is for him to return to us and be able to defend himself while free,” — Darjeerling ArecheSan Juan, PR · Sep 1, 2026 · CourtListener, ACLU of Puerto Rico, Agenda 56 +1- Marcelo J.: Father of U.S. citizen daughter with serious medical condition held by ICEA Dominican father of a one-year-old U.S. citizen daughter with a serious medical condition was stopped by ICE vans on his way to work and remains detained after a court denied his release request.San Juan, PR · May 27, 2026 · CourtListener
- León C.S.: Dominican man detained in Puerto Rico, sole caregiver for U.S. citizen familyA Dominican man who has lived in Puerto Rico since 2004 and is the sole caregiver for his U.S. citizen wife and daughter was detained near his business. A court blocked his transfer and ordered a bond hearing.San Juan, PR · Apr 24, 2026 · CourtListener
Rhode Island
Chansareth H.: Cambodian refugee caring alone for autistic son detained at ICE check-inChansareth Hong, 50, a Cambodian refugee and sole caretaker of his autistic 9-year-old son, was detained during a routine check-in he had kept for 28 years, prompting hundreds to protest.Providence, RI · Jul 23, 2026 · Providence Journal, Boston Globe, Palos Verdes Eye +2
Guatemalan immigrant handcuffed until he bled in overnight ICE transferA Guatemalan immigrant who lived in Providence for 20 years was woken at 3 a.m. and transferred overnight to New Hampshire, handcuffed tightly enough to draw blood in winter cold. He was later released on bond.Providence, RI · Nov 1, 2025 · Northeast News Collaborative, Ocean State Media
South Carolina
Tennessee
Hasan B.: 81-year-old Iranian immigrant held seven months by ICE, attorney says health declinedHasan Besharat, 81, an Iranian immigrant and engineer who came legally in 1974, was freed after seven months in detention where his health declined to barely 100 pounds.“For somebody like that who is a person of great importance to the community and did what he had to in order to comply with the government’s requirements, what happened to him was an absolute tragedy,” — Brandon Viele, immigration attorneyNashville, TN · Sep 3, 2026 · Action News 5, FOX 13 Memphis, WREG +2- Jeison A.M.: Long-term resident held at Western Tennessee Detention Facility without bond hearingA long-term, law-abiding immigrant held without a bond hearing challenged his detention. A judge ordered he receive a hearing within ten days or be released.Memphis, TN · Jun 18, 2026 · CourtListener
Diego H.G.: Construction worker with protective status deported to El Salvador after ICE raidDiego Hernandez Garcia, 24, a construction worker in the U.S. since age 13, was detained at a Knoxville job site despite having protective status. He was deported to El Salvador.Maryville, TN · May 26, 2026 · WVLT, WATE, WBIR- Roberto T.C.: Father of three U.S. citizens held by ICE after Tennessee traffic stopA Mexican man who came to the U.S. as a teenager in 2004 was detained without a bond hearing after a traffic stop, despite having a citizen spouse and three citizen children.Wilson County, TN · Feb 23, 2026 · CourtListener
Edgardo C.: Nashville construction worker arrested by ICE on birthday, held without chargesEdgardo David Campos, a 55-year-old Salvadoran construction worker who has lived here 30 years, was arrested on his birthday at a Nashville gas station. Parishioners call him the heart of his church; he remains held without charges.“Because the last time I saw him was two, three years ago, he had a big old smile on his face. He’s telling us, giving us advice on how to live our lives, and yeah, that’s just how I remember him. And next thing you know, I see him, and he’s in handcuffs.” — Laura CamposNashville, TN · May 15, 2025 · Mother Jones, WSMV, Pocono Record
Adrián R.: Deported to Mexico, man interrogated by cartel and forced to flee hometownAdrián Ramírez, 45, was deported to Michoacán after more than two decades in the U.S. and was interrogated by cartel members before fleeing his hometown. He now works at a tortillería, separated from his three children in the U.S.Nashville, TN · Jan 1, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, Latin American Post, KVIA +1
Texas
Houston homebuilder fatally shot by ICE agent in case of mistaken identityLorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston homebuilder and father of three who lived there nearly 35 years, was fatally shot by an ICE agent who mistook him for someone else on July 7, 2026.Houston, TX · Oct 21, 2026 · El País, Houston Chronicle, USA Today +14
Miguel P.H.: Houston construction worker's leg broken in three places by ICE SUVMiguel Parra-Hernandez, 48, a Mexican construction worker who has lived in the U.S. 34 years, was struck by an unmarked ICE SUV while fleeing on foot, shattering his ankle and breaking his leg in three places.Houston, TX · Oct 17, 2026 · Local 3 News, The Guardian, CBS Austin +13
Emiliano A.C.: Diabetic contractor dies in ICE custody, medications deniedEmiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, 56, a Dallas contractor for decades, died in ICE custody in Laredo after his daughter said staff withheld his diabetes and heart medications. He is the seventh person to die in ICE custody in Texas this year.Laredo, TX · Oct 17, 2026 · Texas Tribune, westlakenews.org, Laredo Morning Times +1
Jessica T.: DACA recipient deported to Mexico, separated from three U.S. citizen childrenJessica Trevino, a DACA recipient and elementary school cafeteria worker, was deported to Mexico in March 2026, separating her from her three U.S. citizen children in Texas.Alamo, TX · Sep 26, 2026 · The Straits Times, FWD.us, Criminal Justice Journal +6
Pedro M.C.: San Antonio landscaper, 63, suffers cracked skull, broken arm in ICE takedownPedro Mendoza Chávez, 63, a landscaper in the U.S. over 22 years with three young children, suffered a cracked skull and broken arm when agents took him down during a work shift in San Antonio.San Antonio, TX · Sep 25, 2026 · Substack, Eyes On Ice, Nitter
Giovanna P.: Soldier's wife reported to ICE by Navy while picking up kids' IDsGiovanna Perez, 35, drove her four citizen children to a Navy base for ID cards and was reported to ICE, then detained despite a pending application meant to protect military families like hers.Corpus Christi, TX · Sep 21, 2026 · txgazette.com, Associated Press
Ernesto Z.H.: Father of four U.S. citizens says ICE deported him without a judgeErnesto Zuniga Hilario, who lived in the U.S. nearly two decades and has four U.S.-citizen children, was deported to Mexico City despite refusing voluntary departure. His attorneys are asking a federal judge to help bring him back.Lometa, TX · Sep 16, 2026 · Newsweek
Arelys B.M.: Army veteran's wife detained at routine ICE check-in, faces deportationArelys Barahona-Martinez, 40, married to a retired Army staff sergeant, was detained at a routine Dallas check-in and faces deportation despite years of compliance. She was later granted bond but remains jailed pending payment.Dallas, TX · Sep 15, 2026 · CBS News, BBC, Readers ID +4
Maria R.M.: Naval Academy midshipman's mother detained at green card interview, deported to MexicoMaria Rocha-Martinez, mother of a Naval Academy midshipman, was detained at a green card interview after living in the U.S. over 35 years and paying taxes since 1992. She was deported to Mexico despite a congressman's attempt to intervene.San Antonio, TX · Sep 2, 2026 · Newsweek, San Antonio Express-News, Texas Politics +3
Yaa'kub V.: DACA journalist arrested at gunpoint by ICE over Gaza postsYaa'kub Ira Vijandre, a 38-year-old Filipino-born DACA recipient and journalist who lived in the Dallas area over 20 years, was arrested at gunpoint over his Gaza photojournalism. A judge has since let him keep seeking release.Arlington, TX · Sep 2, 2026 · Dallas Morning News, MLFA, CNN +8
Hunger-striking Cuban man in ICE custody ordered force-fed by surgical tubeA Cuban man held near Houston went on a hunger strike and was force-fed under a judge's order, including approval for a surgical feeding tube, though DHS later said he had resumed eating.Conroe, TX · Sep 1, 2026 · The Guardian, International Business Times, Federal Character +3
Norberto C.M.: Man with approved green card application detained after 33 years hereA 51-year-old Mexican man who lived in the U.S. lawfully for 33 years was detained during a routine traffic stop while his residency application was pending. A judge ordered his immediate release.Texas · Aug 28, 2026 · CourtListener
Daniel T.P.: Witness to fatal Houston ICE shooting held seven weeks in detentionDaniel Tirado Pantoja, 43, a construction worker in the U.S. for about 30 years, was detained after witnessing his employer's fatal shooting by ICE. A judge ruled his detention violated due process, and he was freed August 26, 2026.Houston, TX · Aug 26, 2026 · Houston Chronicle, Click2Houston, Texas Tribune +3
Berhanu K.: Award-winning pharmacy instructor with work permit detained by ICE at Dallas airportBerhanu Kibret, a University of Maryland pharmacy instructor just honored as teacher of the year, was detained at Dallas airport returning from a conference and remains held despite valid work authorization.Dallas, TX · Aug 19, 2026 · The Banner, CBS News, The Guardian +7
Juan Francisco M.T.: Restaurant remodeler detained by ICE after calling 911 about Home Depot shootingJuan Francisco Monroy Turuy, 54, a longtime Houston restaurant remodeler who called 911 to report a shooting, was detained by ICE at the scene and has been held over three weeks since.Houston, TX · Aug 14, 2026 · Houston Public Media, Click2Houston, TPR +1- Oscar E.A.: Man in U.S. 14 years detained by ICE while driving to workA man who entered the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor in 2012 was detained again while driving to work and is held in El Paso. A court barred his removal for now.El Paso, TX · Aug 12, 2026 · CourtListener
Curtis W.: Father denied medication during nine months in ICE detention, deported to CanadaCurtis Wright, a 40-year-old Houston oil worker born in Edmonton, spent nine months in Texas detention over a teenage drug charge before being deported to Canada, missing his toddler daughter's first steps.Pearsall, TX · Aug 2026 · CTV News, CHEK News, Culture Alberta +9
Elton P.: Green card holder denied insulin, deported after seven months in ICE custodyElton Purvis, a Rastafarian priest and father of nine U.S. citizen children, was detained for seven months, during which he says guards denied him diabetes care and proper food before his December deportation to Trinidad and Tobago.Pearsall, TX · Jul 31, 2026 · Texas Tribune, Hill Country Post, Antigua Trumpet +6- Jose Trinidad R.P.: Witness to fatal ICE shooting in Houston held weeks without bond hearingJose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, 51, witnessed ICE fatally shoot his boss during a Houston traffic stop and was held for weeks without a bond hearing. A judge ordered his release in July; he now wears an ankle monitor.“I worked alongside him through thick and thin. My whole life.” — Jose Trinidad Rojas PliegoHouston, TX · Jul 29, 2026 · Click2Houston, KSAT, NBC News +10
- Miguel Angel G.A.: Father of U.S. citizens held by ICE without a bond hearingMiguel Angel Gomez Alvarado, who had lived in the U.S. 14-15 years and was raising American citizen children, was freed after a judge ruled holding him without a bond hearing violated his rights, a decision an appeals court upheld.Taylor, TX · Jul 2, 2026 · Houston Public Media, Texas Tribune
Victor L.L.: Father of U.S. service member detained by ICE despite military paroleVictor Luna Lopez, a Mexican roofer in the U.S. since 2004 with military parole tied to his daughter's active service, is held at El Valle Detention Center as his family fights for his release.Rio Grande Valley, TX · Jul 2, 2026 · FOX RGV, AOL, WSWS
64-year-old Houston caregiver held by ICE faces $1.8 million fineA 64-year-old Kenyan nursing assistant who complied with check-ins for over 14 years remains detained in Houston, now facing a $1.8 million fine, as family and the woman she helped raise four children for continue visiting.Houston, TX · Jun 18, 2026 · Click2Houston, Mercado News, Tuko.co.ke +2
Houston worker detained 40 days after suspected racial-profiling traffic stop by ICEMarco Antonio Osorio, 50, who has installed fiber optic cables in Houston since 1993 and supports an autistic son, was held 40 days after a suspected racial-profiling traffic stop despite showing proof of his pending residency case.Austin, TX · Jun 10, 2026 · The Guardian- Congolese family detained at Dilley for months despite legal protections for childrenCarine Andre, a Congolese activist, and her three children were detained for months at a Texas family facility despite rules requiring children's prompt release. Her 19-year-old daughter was freed after more than five months.Dilley, TX · Jun 2026 · CBS News, Balcón de Europa, Readers ID
Jose D.S.: Grandfather raising Uvalde survivor deported by ICE, returns after four monthsJose Danilo Diaz Sandoval, who had lived in the U.S. nearly 20 years and raised his granddaughter, an Uvalde shooting survivor, was deported in January 2026 and returned home after four months in Honduras.Uvalde, TX · May 23, 2026 · Telemundo
Yenniffer E.: DACA recipient mother of two held nearly three months by ICEYenniffer England, 32, a nurse's assistant and mother of two with DACA status, was detained after a traffic stop and held nearly three months. A federal judge ordered her released with an ankle monitor on May 21, 2026.“Yo les diría al ICE que piensen en las familias, y que se haga justicia, que frenen esta persecución injusta. Que piensen en los menores, en sus hijas y que dejen de traumatizar a familias. Mi hermana ha estado trabajando y contribuyendo con el país” — her brother, Francisco (Fernando) EnglandRio Grande Valley, TX · May 21, 2026 · Univision, CBS 42, KRGV +6
Three longtime U.S. residents held by ICE without bond hearings in TexasThree men who lived in the U.S. for 14 to 22 years with no criminal records were detained without bond hearings after Texas police stops. Judges ordered their release; an appeal is pending.Taylor, TX · May 21, 2026 · Houston Public Media, Texas Tribune, ACLU of Texas +8
Jose Francisco O.R.: DACA father detained by ICE after 24 yearsJose Francisco Orellana-Rivera arrived in the United States from Honduras at age 4 and was paroled into the community in 2001.Texas · May 15, 2026 · CourtListener, Newsweek, La Prensa +1
Dinh N.: Vietnamese man arrested by ICE in Houston, held for deportation to VietnamA Vietnamese man who had lived in the community for over 15 years after an unenforced 1997 deportation order was arrested in Houston in May 2026 and is now held in Conroe, Texas, awaiting removal.Houston, TX · May 12, 2026 · Fox News, My Texas Daily, UMVA +2
Lourdes C.: North Texas mother here 30 years detained by ICE after traffic stopLourdes Minerva Coronado, a North Texas resident of more than 30 years, was detained after a traffic stop just after being approved for a work permit. A judge ordered her deported; her family seeks an attorney to appeal.Flower Mound, TX · May 8, 2026 · FOX 4 News, Dispatch Times, Flower Mound Times +1- Shriram K.: Engineer detained by ICE at McAllen airport, 8-year-old son left waitingShriram Krishnan, an engineer in the U.S. since 2003 with a pending green card case, was detained at a Texas airport before a flight to meet his newborn nephew. His 8-year-old son still awaits his return.McAllen, TX · Apr 16, 2026 · Border Report, Valley Central, Deportation Preparation +1
Juan C.V.: DACA recipient detained by ICE while delivering breast milk to premature daughterJuan Chavez Velasco, a medical laboratory scientist and father of three, was detained while delivering breast milk to his premature daughter's NICU. His DACA status expired during his detention.Weslaco, TX · Apr 6, 2026 · Telemundo, Spectrum Local News, Telemundo 40 +11
Omar S.: Dallas community leader held seven months by ICE, ordered deportedOmar Salazar, an SMU graduate and Dallas community leader brought to the U.S. at age 11, was held for seven months before a deportation order left him facing years of separation from his U.S. citizen spouse.Dallas, TX · Apr 2, 2026 · CBS News, KERA News, NBC DFW
Seamus C.: Husband of U.S. citizen held by ICE six months despite bond approvalSeamus Culleton, an Irish national married to a U.S. citizen and living in the U.S. nearly 20 years, was held six months and lost weight amid reported overcrowding. An appeals judge paused his deportation.El Paso, TX · Mar 1, 2026 · CBS News, Irish Times, Pekin Times +17
Luis: Handyman and father of five held by ICE over three monthsLuis, a 53-year-old handyman, was freed on bond after over three months at a Conroe-area detention center. He has lived in the U.S. 25 years, raising five children as a homeowner.Houston, TX · Feb 5, 2026 · Houston Chronicle, Houston Chronicle
Marwan M.: Muslim community leader accepts deportation after 60 days in ICE detentionMarwan Marouf, a North Texas Muslim community leader for 30 years, was arrested the day his green card application was denied over decade-old allegations. After 60 days detained, he accepted deportation.Dallas, TX · Dec 26, 2025 · Dallas Observer, Texas Observer, Salon +6
Ignacio S.R.: Texas resident of 22 years held by ICE without a bond hearingIgnacio Sosnava Rodriguez, who had lived in Texas 22 years, was detained after a traffic stop and briefly freed by a lower court. An appeals court later reversed that ruling, denying him a bond hearing.Texas, TX · Dec 23, 2025 · Heritage Review, The U.S. Constitution Online, Law.co +1
Shiraz S.: Pakistani man, on dialysis, dies after 162 days in ICE custodyShiraz Fatehali Sachwani, 48, who had lived in the U.S. since 1996, died December 6 after 162 days at Texas's Prairieland Detention Center. He had advanced kidney disease and was hospitalized multiple times before dying of pneumonia and sepsis complications.Alvarado, TX · Dec 6, 2025 · Physicians for Human Rights, ICE, Lives Deaths Stories +1
Pete M.: Filipino legal resident dies after 284 days in ICE custodyPete Sumalo Montejo, 72, a lawful permanent resident since age nine, died December 5 after 284 days in Texas ICE custody. He had undergone heart surgery, dialysis and burn care before suffering cardiac arrest.Conroe, TX · Dec 5, 2025 · Physicians for Human Rights, MuckRock, Lives Deaths Stories +2
José Antonio G.: Cuban man brought at age nine deported to Mexico after 38 yearsJosé Antonio González, 51, arrived at age nine and worked as a painter supporting his family, but was deported after nearly 40 years over childhood offenses. He says he feels more American than Cuban.El Paso, TX · Dec 1, 2025 · CiberCuba, CiberCuba
Shahrokh R. and Argam N.: Two Iranian asylum seekers held without bond by ICE in TexasShahrokh Rahimi, 53, arrested at his San Antonio home after two decades there, and Argam Nazarian, 27, arrested in Los Angeles, are challenging their detention. Both had pending asylum cases and had previously been released on bond or parole.San Antonio, TX · Oct 23, 2025 · TPR, High Plains Public Radio, NewsWest 9 +1- Rajpal S.: Indian man held by ICE 5 months as India refuses travel papersAn Indian citizen who complied with supervised release for nearly 20 years was re-detained on Oct. 7, 2025. He has been held over five months at Port Isabel as India continues refusing his travel documents.Los Fresnos, TX · Oct 7, 2025 · CourtListener
Xóchitl S.: DACA activist detained by Border Patrol at El Paso airportCatalina 'Xóchitl' Santiago, 28, a DACA recipient and organizer in the U.S. since age 8, was detained at El Paso's airport while traveling with her wife. A judge ruled her arrest unconstitutional and ordered her freed.El Paso, TX · Oct 1, 2025 · NBC News, Newsweek, KAWC +10
Rey: Cuban business owner married to U.S. citizen held at Camp East MontanaRey, a Cuban man in his mid-fifties who built a trucking and small-business life in El Paso and was a father figure to his wife's son, was arrested at a routine check-in and held six weeks at Camp East Montana.El Paso, TX · Oct 2025 · The New Yorker
Jose P.G.: Father of seven U.S. citizen children with pregnant wife detained by ICEJose Pescador Garcia, father and stepfather of seven U.S.-citizen children with a high-risk pregnant wife, was freed by a federal judge in January after months in detention.Spring, TX · Sep 9, 2025 · PACER Monitor, EXA- Jose N.: Salvadoran roofer detained by ICE after Lubbock traffic stopJose Navas, a Humble father of three and roofing business owner who has lived in the U.S. for 22 years, was detained by ICE during a traffic stop in Lubbock and moved to an overcrowded detention center.Lubbock, TX · Jul 27, 2025 · Click2Houston, dailycallernewsfoundation.org
Sergio G.S.: Chef deported after 36 years in U.S., held captive in MexicoSergio Garcia Silva, 65, a chef who once catered for President Bush's staff, was deported after 36 years over a 1989 order, then held captive by an extortion group in Mexico.Waco, TX · Jun 1, 2025 · Newsweek, The Mirror, Texas Tribune +2
Jaime C.C.: UTSA graduate student who came to U.S. at three detained by ICEJaime Cabriales-Carlos, a UTSA graduate student pursuing a scholarship-funded master's degree, was detained after a San Antonio traffic stop and held at Karnes County. He came to the U.S. at age three and awaits a court hearing.San Antonio, TX · Mar 28, 2025 · Paisano Online, Univision
Utah
Raul M.M.: Salt Lake City father restrained by ICE agents who followed him homeRaul Moreno Meza was restrained by ICE agents inside his Salt Lake City home after they followed him from a gas station, his daughter said, though he hasn't left the U.S. in 22 years.Salt Lake City, UT · Jul 11, 2026 · The Salt Lake Tribune, KUER
Julio I.: Salt Lake City resident of 35 years deported to Mexico by ICEJulio Irungaray Sr., who worked two jobs and lived in Utah over 35 years, was deported to Guadalajara and has since joined a soccer league in Durango while relatives raised over $22,000 to help his family.Salt Lake City, UT · Jun 25, 2026 · KSL, The Salt Lake Tribune, Fight Back News +1- Andres B.O.: Utah resident of 19 years held by ICE without a bond hearingA man who built nineteen years of community ties in Utah was arrested on his way to work and shuttled between three states' detention facilities without a bond hearing; a court ordered one held within seven days.Salt Lake City, UT · Jun 8, 2026 · CourtListener
- Mario R.S.: Mexican man in U.S. 28 years held by ICE after taillight stopA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. for 28 years was detained after a traffic stop for a broken taillight in Utah. A court ordered him released in June, finding his detention violated his rights.Utah · May 15, 2026 · CourtListener
Lisandro P.P.: Utah college student detained by ICE on way to new jobLisandro Pantaleon Pacheco, 22, a University of Utah student brought to the U.S. at age one, was detained driving to his first day at a new job. He now sits in a Wyoming jail.Park City, UT · Apr 30, 2026 · Yahoo News, Park Record, KPCW +5
Vermont
Virginia
Oscar N.: Honduran man living in U.S. since around 2003 detained by ICEOscar Evaristo Nunez, a Honduran man who has lived in the U.S. since around 2003, was detained after Fairfax County released him without notifying ICE despite an earlier detainer request.Fairfax, VA · Sep 15, 2026 · Foreign Policy Journal, WJLA, Noticias del Momento +2
Jose C.G.: Salvadoran man in U.S. over two decades arrested by ICE in VirginiaA 49-year-old Salvadoran man who lawfully entered the U.S. in 2004 and stayed after his permit expired was arrested in Falls Church, Virginia, and remains held while facing proceedings.Falls Church, VA · Aug 31, 2026 · ICE, Patch, Breaking Now News +1
Jaykie F.A.: Harrisonburg mother tackled, detained by ICE while driving daughter to schoolJaykie Funez-Andrade, in the U.S. over 20 years, was tackled during a traffic stop while driving her daughter to school, then arrested despite showing valid ID and work permits.“This is something I never expected I would have to go through, and there wasn’t any way to prepare myself to go through it. I just want my mom to come home. She’s not a criminal.” — Kryziee CarrascoHarrisonburg, VA · Nov 8, 2025 · WHSV, Augusta Free Press, LinkedIn +2
Washington
Christopher R.D.J.: Tire shop worker lured outside, detained by masked ICE agentsChristopher Ruiz de Jesus, 26, was detained by masked federal agents outside TOS Wheels and Tires in Lynnwood, Washington, on Saturday, Oct. 17.Lynnwood, WA · Oct 17, 2026 · Fox 13 Seattle, Univision
Loreto J.: Filipino man, 76, with cancer detained by ICE, misses treatmentsLoreto Javar, a 76-year-old retired hotel worker and father of two with Stage 4 prostate cancer, was detained by ICE during his citizenship interview and has missed cancer treatments while held for months.Fife, WA · Sep 20, 2026 · Newsweek, The Guardian, Documented +4
Juan Gerardo A.M.: Gas station worker known as unofficial mayor detained by ICE in WashingtonJuan Gerardo Alatorre Martinez, 46, known as his Washington town's 'unofficial mayor' after 25 years there, was detained at his gas station job and reports unsanitary conditions in custody.Conway, WA · Sep 17, 2026 · AZ Agil, Newsweek, KUOW
Tareq Z.: Palestinian detainee says ICE broke his teeth after he refused deportation flightTareq Zakarneh, 44, who lived in Portland and Vancouver for over a decade, says ICE broke his teeth and restrained him for four hours after he refused a deportation flight on Sept. 9.Vancouver, WA · Sep 9, 2026 · OPB, Abolish Capital, Fight Back News
Luis R.: Wapato father, sole provider for five U.S. citizen children, held by ICEJoseluis Ramirez, who worked 15 years at a Yakima Valley fruit company, was detained while driving to work, leaving his wife and her five children without a provider.Wapato, WA · Aug 31, 2026 · Yakima Herald, Spot on Washington, Wenatchee World +2
Sergio Z.: Father of six detained by ICE while working in Washington stateSergio Zárate, a father of six and family provider living in the U.S. since 2002, was detained while working in Yakima, Washington, and is now held in Tacoma, far from his family.Yakima, WA · Aug 28, 2026 · Univision
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.Seattle, WA · Aug 6, 2026 · KVI, Common Dreams, Ghost Archive +8
Alberto: DACA father of three pulled from car by masked ICE agentsAlberto, a DACA recipient, painter and father of three who has lived in the U.S. since 1996, was pulled from his car by masked ICE agents while delivering for Amazon in Seattle on August 5.Seattle, WA · Aug 5, 2026 · Seattle Times, Wedgwood Country Club- Avtar S.: Indian father of U.S. citizen children held by ICE a third timeA 54-year-old Indian man who has lived in the U.S. over three decades, with a wife and two citizen children, was detained for a third time despite a judge's order barring re-detention.Tacoma, WA · Aug 3, 2026 · CourtListener
Lewelyn D.: Green card holder held 3 months after Philippines tripLewelyn Dixon, a UW Medicine lab technician and green card holder for more than 50 years, was detained by CBP over a decades-old conviction she'd already paid restitution for, then released and became a U.S. citizen.“It was horrific; it was awful, it is crowded -- super crowded, they release maybe nine, bring back seven, release one, they bring three” — Lewelyn DixonTacoma, WA · Jul 20, 2026 · Seattle Times, Fox 13 Seattle, NBC News +9
Laotian refugee in U.S. since 1981 held for months by ICEA Laotian refugee from Raymond, Washington, part of Pacific County's refugee community since 1981, was held for months under a decades-old deportation order. A judge dropped the case and he was released.Tacoma, WA · Mar 2026 · KUOW, KUOW, OPB +1- Zahid C.: U.S. Army veteran loses vision to untreated eye disease in ICE detentionU.S. Army veteran Zahid Chaudhry, a disabled green card holder in the U.S. for 25 years, was freed after a judge called his three-month detention "flat out wrong." He had lost vision to untreated thyroid eye disease.“I am a patriotic American solider. I thought that it would never happen, that this kind of erroneous thing, that four months, two days in this kind of detention, would never happen, should never happen to any disabled decorated American veteran,” — Zahid ChaudhryTacoma, WA · Dec 22, 2025 · Fox 13 Seattle, KTVB, Seattle Times +2
Alan P.: Laotian refugee who arrived as a toddler faces deportation after ICE detentionAlan Phetsadakone, brought to the U.S. as a toddler, was detained during a routine check-in in Tukwila, Washington in July 2025 and released in September. He now faces renewed deportation as flights to Laos resume.Tukwila, WA · Sep 10, 2025 · PBS, Seattle Times, EXA +1
Muhammad C.: Disabled Army veteran detained by ICE at citizenship interview in WashingtonMuhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a disabled Army veteran and disability-rights advocate, was detained after arriving for a citizenship interview. A judge ruled his detention unlawful and ordered his release in December.Tukwila, WA · Aug 21, 2025 · Spokesman-Review, Veterans for Peace, Seattle Times +1
Maximo L.: Green card holder detained by CBP at Seattle airport after family vacationMaximo Londonio, 42, a green card holder and father of three from Olympia, was detained at Sea-Tac Airport returning from his 20th-anniversary family trip. He remains held in Tacoma.Seattle, WA · May 24, 2025 · NBC News, Seattle Times, GMA Network +4
Boun M.: Lao refugee detained after 30 years of routine ICE check-insBoun Morisath, a Bremerton father and longtime lawful permanent resident, was detained in March 2025 during a routine check-in he had completed without issue for 30 years. He remains held at a Tacoma processing center.Tukwila, WA · Mar 11, 2025 · KGW, Kitsap Sun, Dioknoed +1
Sergey K.: Ukrainian green card holder held two months after ICE Facebook Marketplace stingSergey Kostenyuk, a Spokane shed-builder who came from Ukraine as a child refugee, was detained for two months after agents posed as buyers on Facebook Marketplace; a judge ordered his release, finding he did not meet deportation criteria.Spokane, WA · Feb 15, 2025 · KUOW, La Nación, Newsweek +2
Carlos R.: Washington man held a week by ICE despite his U.S. passportCarlos Rios, a naturalized citizen and welder who carried his passport for international jobs, was held a week by ICE after a drunken-driving arrest, later winning a $125,000 settlement.Pierce County, WA · Jan 27, 2025 · ProPublica, Washington Post, CNN
Wisconsin
Salah S.: Mosque president held 80 days by ICE in retaliation for Palestinian advocacySalah Sarsour, 53, a mosque president and father of six, was held 80 days, losing over 30 pounds amid worsening diabetes. A judge found ICE likely retaliated against him for Palestinian rights advocacy.Milwaukee, WI · Sep 29, 2026 · Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Reuters +16
Elvira B.S.: Wisconsin mother of four U.S. citizen children detained again by ICEElvira Benitez-Suarez, 51, a Wisconsin mother of four who fled violence in Mexico as a teen, was detained again in March after 35 years in the U.S. A judge granted her $1,500 bond in May.Sheboygan Falls, WI · Jun 1, 2026 · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WISN, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +21
Ma Y.: Hmong mother of five deported to Laos, stranded without medicationMa Yang, 37, a Hmong American mother of five who has lived in the Milwaukee area since infancy, was deported to Laos and says she's held in a rooming house with no insulin for her diabetes.South Milwaukee, WI · Mar 6, 2025 · Journal Standard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, CNN +1
Wyoming
- Ana C.: Wyoming immigrant activist flees as red states embrace ICE cooperationAna Castro, a Wyoming immigrant advocate who arrived as a child and founded the state's Juntos chapter, is leaving after decades in her rural community amid fears over expanding ICE cooperation.Jackson, WY · Aug 2, 2026 · NPR, VPM, Wyoming Public Media
Juan B.C.: 26-year Jackson resident wrongly detained by ICE in church parking lotJuan Barranco Castro, 56, a 26-year Jackson resident, was handcuffed and shackled in a church parking lot after agents mistook him for someone else. He was taken to Sweetwater County Detention Center.Jackson, WY · Jul 23, 2025 · WyoFile, Newsweek
Location not tied to one state
Thongxay N.: Laotian restaurant cook deported to South Sudan despite court orderThongxay Nilakout, who came to the U.S. from Laos as a child, was deported to South Sudan despite a court order barring it. After over a year detained there, he finally reached Laos on October 8, 2026.CA · Oct 8, 2026 · Info News, The Guardian, Gregtech +3
Roberto M.P.: Father of four deported to Eswatini, imprisoned over a year without chargesRoberto Mosquera del Peral, 59, a Cuban plumber and father of four who came to the U.S. in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, was deported without consent to Eswatini and has been jailed over a year without charges.Eswatini · Sep 19, 2026 · PBS, CiberCuba, Cuba Headlines +2
Iraqi man with dementia arrested by ICE in his front yardAn Iraqi man with early dementia, in the U.S. over 30 years, was arrested in his own front yard despite a judge's ruling protecting him from deportation to Iraq, and remains held while officials seek another country to take him.Sep 18, 2026 · Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, Gila Valley Central, Calo News +2
Gabriel J.: Pastor paralyzed by stroke in ICE custody after alleged denial of medicationPastor Gabriel Johnson III, 55, a father of four and 20-year North Carolina resident, suffered a paralyzing stroke after being denied his blood pressure medication in custody. He has since been released to a rehabilitation hospital.TX · Sep 13, 2026 · NBC News, Hindustan Times, Legal United States +6
Samson B.: Eritrean refugee deported to Equatorial Guinea beaten, held without lawyer accessSamson Birhane, a refugee who came to the U.S. at 13, was deported to Equatorial Guinea and beaten alongside fellow deportee Ahmed Soliman after documenting abuse at a detention site. Both remain jailed without lawyer access.Malabo, Equatorial Guinea · Sep 11, 2026 · The Guardian, Business Insider Africa, Amnesty International +2
Kwesi M.: NJ man with schizophrenia dies of overdose months after deportation to GuyanaKwesi Menezes, 35, a longtime New Jersey resident with schizophrenia, died of a suspected overdose in Guyana months after being deported there. His family says his mental health was not adequately considered during his case.NJ · Aug 30, 2026 · The Grio, NBC Philadelphia, Kiskadee Watch
Jay D.: Bahamas-born boxer deported to Haiti, where he has never livedJay Dabelus, a professional boxer who left the Bahamas as a child and lived in the U.S. for decades, was deported to Haiti, a country he says he has no ties to.Aug 27, 2026 · Git Fic Online, Daily of World, Africanews
Nazira H.Z.: Afghan green card holder deported after first-ever case in special removal courtNazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan grandmother and lawful resident from Fort Worth, was deported to Afghanistan on August 20 after waiving her right to contest removal.TX · Aug 20, 2026 · ABC News, Politico, Lawfare +2
Daysi G.: Salvadoran political consultant in U.S. since age 5 plans to self-deportDaysi González, a political consultant who came from El Salvador at age 5 and has lived in the U.S. 25 years, still plans to self-deport with her sister despite a TPS extension.Aug 18, 2026 · The Bulwark, The New Yorker, Attention to the Unseen +1
Maria L. and Abraham D.: 18-year-old raising four siblings after Border Patrol detains parents in FloridaWendy, 18, now cares for her four younger siblings after her parents, a Guatemalan plumber and homemaker of nearly 20 years, were detained driving home from church in Florida.“I never thought both my parents would get taken away at the same time, leaving me in charge of my four siblings. Leaving us all alone.” — Wendy DomingoFL · Aug 14, 2026 · Florida Today, Telemundo, WLRN
Amos M.: Liberian man deported after nearly 20 years in U.S.Amos Sheik Massaquoi, 55, was deported to Liberia after nearly two decades in the U.S. He had entered legally in 2006, overstayed his authorization, and was taken back into custody in Baltimore in 2025 before his deportation in August 2026.MD · Aug 11, 2026 · Fox News, ICE, Political +2
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 · The Banner, Distant News
Salvador A.V.: Father of daughter with life-threatening condition detained at Tennessee ICE check-inSalvador Alvarenga Valle, a father who cares for a daughter with a life-threatening illness, was arrested at a routine check-in after 21 years in Tennessee; a judge later granted him $1,500 bond.TN · Aug 5, 2026 · MidPage, Law & Crime, Georgia Public Broadcasting- 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 · CourtListener
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.TX · Jul 29, 2026 · KERA News, MSN- Three fathers of U.S. citizens held in Texas, attorney cites maggot-ridden mattressesThree men with no criminal records, U.S. citizen children and over a decade living here were freed by judges after enduring rotten food and unsanitary conditions in detention. The government is now trying to send them back.TX · Jul 20, 2026 · Arizona Mirror, Stateline, Law & Crime
- Eduard S.: Armenian father of three U.S. citizen children re-detained by ICEAn Armenian father of three U.S. citizen children married since 2000 was re-detained after reporting to ICE and now faces deportation scheduled for July 26.Jul 10, 2026 · CourtListener
Ayodeji A.: Nigerian man deported by ICE after 2 decades hereAyodeji Ajayi, a Nigerian man who came to the U.S. on a student visa in 2007 and stayed, was deported after nearly two decades living in the country.Jun 23, 2026 · Punch, The Frontier Nigeria, Sharp Edge News
Dy N.: Atlanta father deported to Vietnam after 8 months, never held newborn sonDy Nguyen, a Vietnamese refugee who lived in the U.S. for 27 years, was deported after nearly 8 months detained, during which his newborn son was born and he never got to hold him.Jun 8, 2026 · Tea Buoy, Habeas Dockets- Chanh P.: Laotian refugee brought to U.S. as baby detained at ICE check-inChanh Phansisay, a Laotian refugee who arrived as a baby, was detained at a routine check-in over a decades-old deportation order, along with his uncle Ky Sengdara.WA · May 29, 2026 · KUOW, LinkedIn
Mauricio C.G.: Green card holder here since 1986 held nearly 7 months by ICEMauricio Castellanos-Gorra, a Cuban lawful permanent resident in the U.S. since 1986, was detained after 21 years on supervised release. A judge ordered his release in May 2026 after the government offered no evidence deportation was likely.FL · May 28, 2026 · Law & Crime, CiberCuba, CourtListener +1- Andres G.M.: Man in U.S. since 2006 detained again by ICE without noticeA man who has lived in the U.S. since 2006 and was previously freed on bond was re-detained in May 2026 without notice or a hearing. A court ordered his immediate release.May 21, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jorge L.C.: Mexican man in U.S. 23 years held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican man who came to the U.S. at 17 and lived here 23 years was detained without a bond hearing in May 2026. A court ordered his immediate release, ruling he was entitled to one.May 18, 2026 · CourtListener
- Javier S.R.: Man living in U.S. since 1999 held without a bond hearingA man who has lived in the U.S. since 1999 was detained in May 2026 without a bond hearing. A court ordered one within ten days but denied his immediate release.May 12, 2026 · CourtListener
- Regino M.Q.: Man in U.S. 40 years held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years was detained in May; a court ordered he be given a bond hearing within seven days but denied his request for immediate release.May 11, 2026 · CourtListener
- Hubert C.: Honduran man with torture protection detained by ICE, faces deportation to MexicoA Honduran man who came to the U.S. at 11 was detained at a routine check-in after 12 years of compliance, despite a prior order protecting him from removal to Honduras. A judge ordered his release.May 8, 2026 · CourtListener
- Wilfido C.E. and Keyra C.C.: Guatemalan father and minor daughter who attended every hearing detained by ICEA Guatemalan father and his young daughter, who had attended every hearing and broken no rules, were detained after years of compliance. A judge ordered them freed and barred their re-detention.Apr 22, 2026 · CourtListener
Transgender health worker granted protection detained by ICE, moved to LouisianaA transgender community health worker who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years and owns a home in Baltimore was detained and moved to a Louisiana facility. Her family started a fundraiser for legal costs.Apr 15, 2026 · LinkedIn, TJLP
Hilda: Mother of U.S. citizens detained at immigration fingerprinting appointmentHilda Sucely R.M.D.E., a mother of two U.S. citizen children who had lived in the U.S. nearly 25 years, was arrested at a fingerprinting appointment. A court ordered her immediate release.Apr 9, 2026 · CourtListener, Arc Law Office
Elderly Cuban deportees abandoned in Mexico without support, thousands strandedAbout 6,000 Cuban nationals, many elderly after decades in the U.S., have been deported to Mexican cities like Tapachula and Villahermosa with no notice or support, left facing poverty and homelessness.Tapachula, Mexico · Apr 4, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, Quixote Center, El País +3
Pheap R.: Cambodian refugee deported to Eswatini, held five months without chargesPheap Rom, a Cambodian national and U.S. resident since 1985, was deported to Eswatini in 2024, held five months without charges, then repatriated to Cambodia in March 2026 under a $5.1 million U.S. deal.Mar 28, 2026 · Associated Press, ABC News, Free Malaysia Today +4
Alberto R.: 73-year-old Cuban man with stroke deported to Mexico, sleeps in parksAlberto Rodríguez, 73, who lived in the U.S. nearly 50 years, was deported to Mexico and now sleeps in parks, using a cane after a stroke, with no work or medical care.Villahermosa, MX · Mar 26, 2026 · Seattle Times, english-elpais-com.cdn.ampproject.org, AOL +1- Hiren P.: Indian immigrant living in U.S. 25 years faces ICE re-detentionAn Indian immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for 25 years and has checked in with ICE since 2017 won a temporary order blocking his re-arrest without notice and a hearing.Mar 24, 2026 · CourtListener
- Hung C.: Vietnamese refugee in U.S. since 1988 re-detained by ICE at check-inA Vietnamese refugee who came to the U.S. in 1988 was re-detained during a routine check-in nearly 30 years after his removal order. A court denied his request for release, citing improved U.S.-Vietnam deportation ties.Mar 20, 2026 · CourtListener
- Giovanny A.C.: Salvadoran man protected from return home detained at ICE check-inA Salvadoran man who had lived in the U.S. since 2005 and checked in with ICE for a decade was arrested when his supervised release was revoked without proper notice. A judge ordered him released.Mar 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jose C.L.L.: Longtime resident arrested by immigration officers on his way to workA longtime resident who has lived in the U.S. since 2004 was arrested on his way to work. A judge ordered he be given a bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker within seven days.Mar 2026 · CourtListener
Ruben A.L.: Cook with U visa arrested without warrant by ICE in North CarolinaRuben Arguera Lopez, 39, a cook with a U visa for helping police investigate a crime, was arrested without a warrant after 15 years living in Charlotte, North Carolina.NC · Feb 24, 2026 · Courier-Post, Augusta Chronicle, ACLU of North Carolina +5- Wilfredo R.U.: Long-term resident in U.S. since 2004 detained by ICEA longtime resident since 2004 with no criminal record was detained in January 2026; a federal judge ordered his immediate release and barred ICE from redetaining him without a hearing.Jan 30, 2026 · CourtListener
Tony S.: Family sells belongings after father deported to GuatemalaAnn Salas sold her family's belongings in Skokie before joining her husband, Antony Salas, who was deported to Guatemala last month after living in the U.S. for decades, with their young son.Skokie Ca · Jan 19, 2026 · Yahoo News, LinkedIn- Lazaro G.J.: Father of three U.S. citizen children held by ICE without bond hearingA father of three U.S. citizen children who has lived in the country over thirty years was detained in January 2026. A judge ordered a bond hearing within seven days or his release.Jan 19, 2026 · CourtListener
Jorge P.: Guatemalan man deported by ICE says over $1,300 was never returnedJorge Paredes, who lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years, was deported after his January 2026 arrest. He says more than $1,300 he had when arrested was never returned to him.Jan 2026 · Telemundo, Univision, Suncoast Searchlight
Donna H.B.: Irish grandmother held 5 months by ICE over decade-old checksDonna Hughes-Brown, 59, who has lived in the U.S. since age 11, was detained for five months over two decade-old bounced checks totaling under $80. She was released before Christmas and reunited with family in Missouri.Ireland · Dec 23, 2025 · First Alert 4, WOWT, Irish Times +9- Mario C.A.: Father of four U.S. citizens detained by ICE, in U.S. since 1989A man who has lived in the U.S. since 1989, with four adult citizen children, was detained after an appeals board reversed his earlier protection from deportation. A judge denied his release request.Dec 16, 2025 · CourtListener
Shahrokh R.: Restaurant owner arrested by ICE in front of 12-year-old daughter, denied bondShahrokh Rahimi, a San Antonio restaurant owner who has lived in the U.S. over two decades, was arrested in front of his 12-year-old daughter and remains held after being denied bond.Dec 12, 2025 · Texas Tribune, KSAT, TPR +1- Gennady S.: Ukrainian immigrant detained at ICE check-in after 25 years without violationsA Ukrainian immigrant living in Santa Monica with his sister for 25 years was re-detained during a routine check-in after Ukraine refused to accept him. A court ordered his immediate release.Dec 2, 2025 · CourtListener
Army National Guard member's stepfather detained by ICE on Staten IslandA 41-year-old stepfather of an Army National Guard member, who came from Mexico in the early 2000s, was detained while walking to work on Staten Island.Port Richmond · Nov 19, 2025 · NY1, ABC7, American Wire News- Cambodian genocide refugee here 40 years deported to EswatiniP.R., 42, came to the U.S. as a Cambodian refugee at age three and lived there 40 years. He was held nine extra months before being deported to Eswatini on October 6, 2025.Oct 6, 2025 · Africanews, Axios, CourtListener
- Vietnamese refugee deported to Eswatini after living in U.S. since age eightK.V.V., 49, arrived as a Vietnamese refugee at age eight in 1984 and spent 18 years on supervised release before ICE deported him to Eswatini on October 6, 2025.Oct 6, 2025 · PBS, Axios, CourtListener
Grandmother detained by ICE after 47 years living legally in USA grandmother who had lived legally in the U.S. for 47 years was detained by ICE over 22 bad checks.Sep 8, 2025 · First Alert 4, KCBD, MSNAndrew F.: Adoptee raised in U.S. deported to Vietnam, where he has no familyAndrew Fenton, 58, adopted from Vietnam in 1975 but never granted citizenship, was deported there in August 2025 and now works as a cook, later learning his birth name and father's identity.Aug 1, 2025 · The Straits Times, Asia News Network
- Hamza K.: Stateless Palestinian-born man in U.S. since 1982 held nine months by ICEA stateless man born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents was held nine months after a routine check-in, with little effort made to deport him. A court ordered his immediate release.Jul 7, 2025 · CourtListener
Jose Guadalupe J.: Michigan father with work permit arrested by ICE outside son's schoolJose Guadalupe Jaimes, a 55-year-old painting business owner and father of five who lived in the U.S. for 30 years, was arrested outside his son's school after dropping him off. He is now held at St. Clair County Jail.Mar 7, 2025 · Newsweek, Detroit Free Press, WXYZ +2