Golden State Annex
McFarland, California · 50 well-documented stories
What stands out here
Conditions that appear in a larger share of this facility's stories than of facility stories in general. Stories run from Mar 2025 to Oct 2026.
Nothing stands out against facilities in general; the most documented conditions here:
- Family not told4% vs 2%
Relatives were not informed of the arrest, a transfer, a hospitalization, or a death, or learned of it from the press or other detainees.
- Shackled or chained4% vs 6%
Shackled, chained, zip-tied for long periods, restrained during transport or medical care, or held in a restraint chair.
- Medical requests ignored4% vs 15%
Requests for care, a doctor, or an emergency response were refused, delayed, or dismissed.
share of stories hereacross all facilities
Everything the stories describe here
- Family not told · 2 stories
Relatives were not informed of the arrest, a transfer, a hospitalization, or a death, or learned of it from the press or other detainees.
- Shackled or chained · 2 stories
Shackled, chained, zip-tied for long periods, restrained during transport or medical care, or held in a restraint chair.
- Medical requests ignored · 2 stories
Requests for care, a doctor, or an emergency response were refused, delayed, or dismissed.
- Firearm drawn or fired · 1 story
Agents drew or fired a gun.
- Injury needing medical treatment · 1 story
The person or a bystander was hurt badly enough to need medical care.
- Medication withheld · 1 story
Prescribed medication (insulin, HIV drugs, psychiatric medication, seizure drugs, chemotherapy) was taken, withheld, or not provided.
- Abuse or threats by staff · 1 story
Beatings, threats, humiliation, slurs, or theft by guards or staff.
- No bed, sleep, or basic hygiene · 1 story
Slept on the floor, no bed or blanket, lights on all night, no shower, no toilet access, or similar.
- Food or water withheld · 1 story
The person went without food or water for an extended period, or was given spoiled or inadequate food.
In their words
“It feels like they’re just trying to find people to fill up prisons. It feels like the system is failing us.”
“My whole life situation changed, especially for my girls. They are so attached to their daddy,”
“My whole life situation changed, especially for my girls. They are so attached to their daddy.”
Stories
Father detained by ICE at Madera job site while working with sonA construction worker's father with no criminal record was detained by ICE while working alongside his son at a Madera job site, and is now held at Golden State Annex in McFarland.Madera County, CA · Oct 9, 2026 · votefresno.com, ABC 30
Father detained by ICE while working alongside son in Madera CountyA construction worker's father with no criminal record was detained by ICE while working alongside his son at a Madera County site. His son watched him dragged to the ground by agents; he is now held in McFarland.“My whole life situation changed, especially for my girls. They are so attached to their daddy,” — his wifeMadera, CA · Oct 8, 2026 · ABC 30, Mundo Now
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
Kwadwo: Respiratory therapist chained by ICE at SFO, held over two monthsKwadwo, a 57-year-old respiratory therapist in Daly City for eight years, was chained and arrested at a San Francisco airport gate over an expired visa. He remains held while appealing his case.“It feels like they’re just trying to find people to fill up prisons. It feels like the system is failing us.” — Kwadwo's sonSan Francisco, CA · Sep 30, 2026 · Mission Local, GhanaWebbers, Abolish ICE- Wendy R.: Man held at Golden State Annex without bond hearing, court rulesA man held at Golden State Annex after being paroled into the U.S. and later taken back into custody was ordered released when a judge found no urgent reason justified holding him without a hearing.Golden State Annex Detention Facility, CA · Sep 28, 2026 · CourtListener, MidPage
- Malkeet S.: Indian asylum seeker's re-detention ruled unconstitutionalAn Indian asylum seeker, re-arrested in July 2026 after being released years earlier, had a judge rule his renewed detention unconstitutional for violating due process.California City, CA · Sep 25, 2026 · CourtListener
- Pedro M.A.: Colombian asylum seeker who attended every check-in detained by ICEA Colombian asylum seeker in Fremont, California, who worked assembling refrigeration equipment and attended every ICE check-in, was detained without warning at a routine check-in. A court ordered his immediate release pending a hearing.Fremont, CA · Sep 23, 2026 · CourtListener
- Baljinder S.: Indian asylum seeker detained by ICE at check-in officeAn Indian asylum seeker with a work permit and no criminal record, in the U.S. three years, was arrested at a Fresno ICE office; a judge ordered his immediate release.Fresno, CA · Sep 19, 2026 · CourtListener
- Oleg T.: 25-year-old Russian contractor held by ICE a month without bond hearingA 25-year-old Russian asylum seeker with a pending case and a work permit valid until 2030 was detained for over a month without a bond hearing. A federal judge ordered his immediate release.Post Falls, ID · Sep 4, 2026 · CourtListener
- Lesly P.: Man re-detained by ICE five years after his arrivalA man who was paroled into the country after crossing in 2021 was re-detained in August 2026 and held at Golden State Annex. A judge ordered his release and barred future detention without notice and a bond hearing.McFarland, CA · Aug 21, 2026 · CourtListener
- Reynaldo G.M.: Man held at Golden State Annex without a bond hearingA man held at Golden State Annex detention facility won a court order for a bond hearing within ten days, or else he must be released.McFarland, CA · Aug 21, 2026 · CourtListener
- Beyker A.C.: Immigrant re-detained by ICE without a pre-deprivation hearingAn immigrant previously released on his own recognizance was re-detained by ICE without a hearing. A court ordered his immediate release and barred future detention without notice and a bond hearing.McFarland, CA · Aug 19, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jacinto R.B.: Nursery owner detained by ICE driving home, held 6 weeks without hearingA Guatemalan nursery owner in Homestead, Florida, who has lived in the U.S. for 14 years, was detained by ICE while driving home from work and held six weeks before a bond hearing.Homestead, FL · Aug 14, 2026 · CourtListener
- Marco C.P.: Immigrant re-detained without bond hearing at Golden State AnnexAn immigrant previously released on parole was re-detained in August 2026 without a bond hearing. A federal judge later ordered his release, restoring his conditions and work permit.McFarland, CA · Aug 13, 2026 · CourtListener
- Gurvinder S.: Longtime U.S. resident detained at ICE check-in he attended voluntarilyA man who had complied with ICE check-ins for nearly three years was detained after voluntarily appearing for a scheduled check-in. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding his re-detention violated due process.McFarland, CA · Aug 8, 2026 · CourtListener
- Lovepreet S.: Indian asylum seeker detained after reporting to ICE officeAn Indian asylum seeker with a job and community ties was detained in California after reporting to ICE, despite no criminal record. A court ordered him a bond hearing within 14 days.McFarland, CA · Aug 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- Rajat R.: Indian asylum seeker swept up in unrelated FBI raid, held by ICEAn Indian asylum seeker with steady work and ties to his Sikh community was swept up during an unrelated FBI raid at an address not his own. A court ordered his immediate release.Antelope, CA · Aug 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- Krishan: Immigrant re-detained without a hearing at Golden State AnnexA man held at Golden State Annex was re-detained in August after previously being released on bond, without a hearing beforehand. A court ordered his immediate release under his prior conditions.McFarland, CA · Aug 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- Sajan S.: Work permit holder detained in Fresno after FBI searchHe has lived in the U.S. since 2021 and held a work permit valid through 2029. He was detained in Fresno after the FBI searched a residence there; a judge ordered him a bond hearing.Fresno, CA · Aug 5, 2026 · CourtListener
- Nazim Y.: Turkish asylum seeker re-detained by ICE without any hearingA Turkish asylum seeker who has worked legally since 2023, with no criminal history, was re-arrested at home and detained for weeks until a judge ordered his immediate release.McFarland, CA · Aug 4, 2026 · CourtListener
- Anpreet S.: Indian man arrested at routine ICE check-in, held at Golden State AnnexAn Indian man held at a California detention facility after a routine ICE check-in won a court order for a bond hearing, to be held within 14 days with legal representation.Turlock, CA · Jul 22, 2026 · CourtListener
Moroccan visa holder detained by ICE in Berkeley without city noticeA 30-year-old Moroccan man who entered on a visa in 2025 was detained on a Berkeley street without city notice, despite the city's sanctuary policy. He is now held at a Kern County facility.Berkeley, CA · Jul 14, 2026 · Berkeleyside, Berkeley Scanner, The Daily Californian- Walter C.C.: Nicaraguan asylum seeker detained by ICE when he reported as requiredA Nicaraguan man with an asylum case pending was detained at Golden State Annex after reporting to ICE as required. A judge ordered a bond hearing within 14 days, ruling his redetention without a hearing was unlawful.McFarland, CA · Jul 9, 2026 · CourtListener
Ulises P.L.: Disabled carpenter says ICE beat him unconscious as daughter watched, then deportedUlises Peña López, a disabled Mexican carpenter and father in Sunnyvale, was beaten unconscious by ICE agents in front of his wife and daughter, shackled in the hospital, then deported to Mexico in October 2025.Sunnyvale, CA · Jul 7, 2026 · Disability Law United, Newsweek, Deer Social +3- Jose U.C.: Previously paroled man re-detained by ICE without bond hearingA man previously freed on bond was re-arrested in July 2026 with no hearing and held at Golden State Annex. A judge ordered his immediate release, citing violated due process rights.McFarland, CA · Jul 7, 2026 · CourtListener
- Ankush K.: Indian asylum seeker detained by ICE at routine check-in in CaliforniaA party worker from India who sought asylum over political persecution was re-arrested at a routine ICE check-in after an assault charge against him was dropped. A court ordered him a bond hearing within 14 days.California · Jul 5, 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
- Roberto A.P.: 18-year-old from El Salvador with Special Immigrant Juvenile status held by ICEAn 18-year-old from El Salvador who arrived in 2019 and held Special Immigrant Juvenile status was detained with no criminal record or removal order. A court ordered his immediate release, citing due process violations.McFarland, CA · Jun 29, 2026 · CourtListener
- Sid V.: Man unlawfully held at Golden State Annex Detention FacilityA man held at Golden State Annex Detention Facility was ordered immediately released after a court found his detention unlawful, barring re-detention unless officials prove he poses a flight or safety risk.California · Jun 29, 2026 · CourtListener
- Iaroslav M.: Russian asylum seeker held by Border Patrol after four years living legallyA 19-year-old Russian asylum seeker who came to the U.S. at 16, graduated high school and worked lawfully was detained over 40 days after a traffic stop. A judge ordered his release.Hollywood, FL · Jun 16, 2026 · CourtListener
- Angel A.A.: Honduran asylum seeker who came as a minor arrested at ICE check-inA Honduran asylum seeker who entered the U.S. as a minor in 2023 was arrested during a routine check-in and sent to a California detention facility. A court ordered his immediate release.McFarland, CA · Jun 2, 2026 · CourtListener
- Ngwanq M.: Cameroonian asylum seeker held by ICE during his appealA Cameroonian man who arrived in December 2022 was arrested in the lobby of the Sacramento ICE office after his asylum case was denied, despite his pending appeal. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding his detention violated due process.Sacramento, CA · Jun 1, 2026 · CourtListener
- Mario Rafael R.A.: Man who followed parole terms 3.5 years detained after Oklahoma traffic stopA man paroled by DHS who had followed all conditions for 3.5 years was detained after a routine Oklahoma traffic stop and moved between facilities before a court ordered his immediate release.Oklahoma · May 28, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jose Gregorio L.G.: Man detained again without a hearing at Central Valley AnnexA noncitizen previously freed on bond was redetained in May 2026 without a hearing. A federal court ordered his immediate release, ruling the government must hold a hearing before detaining him again.McFarland, CA · May 18, 2026 · CourtListener
- Luis Alberto B.G.: Cuban man arrested in Florida held by ICE in CaliforniaA Cuban man held at Golden State Annex in McFarland, California, was ordered released or given a bond hearing within 14 days after a judge found his re-detention violated due process.Florida · May 17, 2026 · CourtListener
- Santiago R.G.: Man re-detained without a hearing, held at Golden State Annex since MayA man held at Golden State Annex since May 2026 after being re-detained without a hearing was ordered released by a court, which found the government violated his due process rights.McFarland, CA · May 15, 2026 · CourtListener
- Yermi S.H.: Man re-detained at Golden State Annex without a hearingA noncitizen previously freed on bond was re-detained at Golden State Annex without a required hearing. A court ordered his immediate release and barred future re-detention without seven days' notice and a hearing.California · Apr 30, 2026 · CourtListener
- Elroy R.M.: Mexican man in U.S. 16 years held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican citizen living in the U.S. for over 16 years with approved immigration applications and no criminal history was detained after a speeding stop. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding the detention violated due process.McFarland, CA · Apr 29, 2026 · CourtListener
- Ashish K.: Indian asylum seeker held by ICE without a hearing in CaliforniaAn Indian asylum seeker was detained in California after years of checking in with ICE under release conditions. A court found his re-detention violated due process and ordered him freed.McFarland, CA · Apr 15, 2026 · CourtListener
- Yaser M.: Iranian asylum seeker complying with all conditions detained at ICE check-inAn Iranian asylum seeker who had complied with release conditions since 2023 was re-detained at a routine check-in. A court ordered his immediate release, finding the detention violated due process.McFarland, California · Mar 30, 2026 · CourtListener
- 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
- Ravinder K.: Indian truck driver stopped with no violation and handed to ICEAn Indian commercial truck driver with no criminal history was stopped on Interstate 54 without cause and turned over to ICE, which sent him to a California detention facility. A federal court ordered his immediate release, finding the re-detention unconstitutional.Interstate 54, CA · Mar 25, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jendry C.G.: Man held three months by ICE at Golden State AnnexA man paroled into the U.S. in 2022 was re-detained by ICE at Golden State Annex in March 2026. A federal court ruled his detention unlawful and ordered his immediate release.Mar 2, 2026 · CourtListener
- Roberto Carlos H.J.: Mexican man in U.S. since 2009 held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. since 2009 was held without a bond hearing after a DWI arrest in Fort Worth. A court ruled his detention unlawful and ordered his release.Fort Worth, TX · Feb 21, 2026 · CourtListener
Fernando V.R.: Detainee with suspected prostate cancer denied specialist care at ICE facilityFernando Viera Reyes, 50, showed signs of prostate cancer with PSA levels rising from 6.3 to 74 but was given only Flomax and vitamin C. He joined a class-action lawsuit over medical neglect at the CoreCivic facility.California City, CA · Feb 6, 2026 · ACLU of Indiana, KQED, Modesto Bee +5- Honduran asylum seeker held by ICE without a bond hearingA Honduran man with a pending asylum case was held at Golden State Annex after his charges were dismissed. A judge ordered a bond hearing within 14 days or release.West Palm Beach, FL · Jan 14, 2026 · CourtListener
- 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
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
Wilfredo R.: Venezuelan asylum seeker detained at Sacramento ICE officeWilfredo Rivero, a father of a 4-year-old daughter who fled Venezuela's economic crisis, was detained by ICE while trying to update his address for a pending asylum case.Sacramento, CA · Mar 27, 2025 · Sacramento Bee, KCRA, KRCR TV
Where people stood at the latest report
Each square is one percent of these stories. Read it with care: people who are still detained or already deported have far less access to reporters and lawyers than people who were released, so this mix reflects who gets covered more than how cases end.
- Deported 2%
- Still detained 36%
- Released 60%
- Unknown 2%