Construction worker Alberto Gutiérrez 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.Feb 27, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·Mexico·CNN📦,El País📦,ICE📦,HuffPost📦,Scripps News📦,Austin Kocher📦,El Universal📦,La Jornada📦,CourtListener+1
Newark mayor Ras Baraka's charges dismissed after arrest at detention centerNewark Mayor Ras Baraka had trespassing charges dismissed after visiting Delaney Hall, a migrant detention center, with members of Congress; the judge criticized the 13-day process. Rep. LaMonica McIver, indicted over the same visit, has pleaded not guilty.May 21, 2025·Newark, NJ·Washington Post📦,New Jersey Globe📦,The Hill📦,Just the News📦
Wrongfully deported Guatemalan asylum seeker brought backA Guatemalan asylum seeker identified as O.C.G., who fled violence at home and during border transit, was wrongly deported to Mexico and has now been returned under a judge's order. He remains held while his case continues.May 21, 2025·Phoenix, Arizona·Guatemala·CNN📦,Associated Press📦,El Paso Times📦,Firstpost📦
Woman granted asylum held nearly a year by ICE, contracts hepatitisMarta Alicia Dominguez, 51, a Salvadoran woman granted asylum in October 2025, remains held at Eloy Detention Center as DHS appeals. She has contracted Hepatitis A and B and lost 30 pounds in custody.May 21, 2025·Eloy, AZ·El Salvador·Calo News📦
Multiple migrants arrested by ICE outside Phoenix immigration court after hearingsSeveral people, including a Venezuelan man in his 20s awaiting a credible fear interview, were arrested outside Phoenix immigration court right after hearings, some after their cases were dismissed.May 21, 2025·Phoenix, Arizona·Venezuela·Newsweek+3📦,Tucson Sentinel📦,EIN News,Arizona Local News📦,Arizona Mirror📦,The New Republic📦
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.May 21, 2025·Dorchester, MA·Vietnam·Dot News📦,Portland Tribune📦,WBAL📦,WCVB📦
20-year-old Suffolk County honors student deported to Colombia after ICE arrestSara Lopez Garcia, 20, a Suffolk County Community College student with a 3.9 GPA, was arrested in a raid on her family's Mastic home and deported to Colombia in August after over two months in detention.May 21, 2025·Mastic, NY·Colombia·Newsday📦,Long Island Fed📦,Santa Barbara Statesman📦,CourtListener+1
Young person's arm broken by officer during Alabama ICE checkpointA young person's arm was broken during an attempted detention at an Alabama checkpoint, with a witness saying an officer told him to "pop it back in." He was hospitalized and released without charges.Social media onlyMay 20, 2025·Alabama·Instagram📦
Nursing mother held three months by ICE, breastfeeding endedA Guatemalan mother who was breastfeeding and caring for a daughter with Down syndrome was detained in Nashville for nearly three months, ending her ability to nurse before she was reunited with her children in August.May 19, 2025·Nashville, TN·Guatemala·FOX 17📦,Sanctuary of the South📦,Tennessee Lookout,NewsChannel 5
Person drowns during river crossing attempt near Rio GrandeNine people jumped into the Rio Grande near Laredo during a smuggling attempt after a vehicle chase; one was rescued and another drowned.May 17, 2025·Laredo, TX·Mexico·KGNS📦
17-year-old from Guinea held nearly two months in adult ICE detentionA.D., a Guinean teenager who turned 17 in ICE custody, has been held nearly two months at an adult detention center despite documents showing his age. A judge ordered him moved into federal child welfare custody for reassessment.May 16, 2025·Pennsylvania·Guinea·The City Reporter📦,Patch📦,The NY Beat
At least 40 people detained in ICE raids in Waltham, MassachusettsOver 40 people were detained in May 2025 ICE raids across Waltham, Massachusetts, emptying business districts and frightening families. Residents formed neighborhood patrols and protested for limits on enforcement.May 16, 2025·Waltham, MA·Waltham Times📦,NBC Boston📦,Habeas Dockets📦
Guatemalan man detained by ICE after Fairfax County jail bookingLuis Miguel Lopez-Ramos, a Guatemalan man previously deported after a 2011 drug conviction, was detained after being booked on a DWI charge in Fairfax County. He now faces a federal charge for returning to the country and remains held.May 16, 2025·Fairfax, VA·Guatemala·Patch📦
Two-year-old U.S. citizen deported to Honduras by ICE before judge could ruleA 2-year-old U.S. citizen born in Baton Rouge was deported to Honduras with her undocumented mother and sister before a judge could rule on emergency motions to stop it. A federal judge is now investigating the lack of due process.May 16, 2025·New Orleans, LA·Honduras·BBC📦,NBC News📦,ABC News📦,B Times Online📦,WJLA📦
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.May 15, 2025·Nashville, TN·El Salvador·Mother Jones📦,WSMV+1📦,Pocono Record
23-year-old pulled over for lane change, detained by CBP in North DakotaRodrigo Sandoval-Baltazar, 23, was detained after a traffic stop in New Town, North Dakota, over two prior removals from Texas. A judge ordered him held pending trial despite an earlier release order.May 14, 2025·New Town, ND·Mexico·InForum📦,The Dickinson Press📦
Georgetown fellow held by ICE nearly two months over Palestinian rights speechDr. Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown postdoctoral fellow from India, was arrested outside his home and held nearly two months in Texas over social media posts supporting Palestinian rights. A federal judge ordered his release, citing protected speech.May 14, 2025·JURIST📦,CourtListener,ACLU📦,U.S. House of Representatives - Don Beyer📦,ACLU of Virginia+2📦,Connected to India📦
Eight workers arrested in ICE raids at two Madison businessesEight workers were arrested in ICE raids at two Madison, South Dakota businesses on May 13, 2025, including Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, and Guatemalan employees now held and facing deportation.May 13, 2025·Madison, SD·Dakota News Now📦,KORN Radio📦,South Dakota Searchlight📦,Aberdeen Insider📦,KFGO📦,The Dakota Scout📦,KELOLAND📦,Argus Leader
Two men detained by ICE in Waltham after agent breaks van windowTwo men were detained by ICE agents in Waltham after an agent broke a van window during the encounter. A 16-year-old witness recorded the scene and told the men their rights.May 13, 2025·Waltham, MA·NBC Boston+1📦,WCVB📦
Venezuelan former Illinois teacher, 32, arrested by ICEA 32-year-old Venezuelan woman living in the country without authorization was arrested in connection with a December Chicago shooting that killed three, accused of driving the gunmen from the scene.May 13, 2025·Chicago, IL·Venezuela·Fox News+1📦,La Verdad📦,Voz📦
U.S. Army soldier's wife detained by ICE over malfunctioning ankle monitorA 24-year-old Colombian asylum seeker married to an active-duty Army soldier was detained after her ankle monitor malfunctioned, then held in Georgia and Texas before being released on $10,000 bond.May 12, 2025·El Paso, TX·Colombia·Univision📦,Galeo Impact Fund📦,WSB-TV📦,Instagram📦
