Human Impact Project

Grandfather Dies in ICE Custody After Adelanto Detention

Gabriel Garcia Aviles, a 54-year-old with a work permit who had lived in the U.S. for over 30 years, was arrested by Border Patrol agents during a roving raid in Costa Mesa on October 14, 2025. After being transferred to Adelanto Detention Facility, he was hospitalized at Victor Valley Global Medical Center in critical condition on October 15 and died on October 24 with no clear cause of death provided. The family reported poor communication from detention staff, concerning hospital conditions, and physical injuries on Aviles' body including dried blood, cut tongue, broken teeth, and bruising.

ICE agents conduct racial profiling raid at Cicero Walmart parking lot

t 9:30am yesterday ICE agents descended on random civilians at a Walmart parking lot in Cicero. These shoppers were barraged with questions and at least two individuals were detained in this morning operation that made multiple stops. This raid was not focused on specific targets. It was not focused on locating individuals with a criminal background. As seen in this video, individuals were being stopped purely based off skin color. This is textbook racial profiling, happening daily in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. This woman was deemed a citizen and not detained.

ICE Officer Bovino accused of lying, use of force against Chicago protesters

Federal immigration enforcement officer Bovino was found by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis to have lied about a rock-throwing incident used to justify deploying tear gas against protesters in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood during Operation Midway Blitz. Video evidence contradicted his claim that he was hit by a rock before throwing tear gas, and the judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents for violating her temporary restraining order by using force without warning.

Mexican Immigrant Dies at ICE Processing Center

Gabriel Garcia Aviles, 56, from Mexico, died at Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville on October 23. He was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol on October 14 and transferred to ICE custody, then to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center on October 15. According to DHS, Garcia Aviles exhibited suspected alcohol withdrawal symptoms before being admitted to the hospital.

Democratic candidate indicted for ICE facility protests in Illinois

Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh was indicted along with five other protesters for allegedly blocking vehicles outside a federal ICE processing facility in Broadview, Illinois. Abughazaleh faces charges of conspiracy and forcibly impeding a federal officer. She and other defendants will self-surrender to authorities following the indictment filed on October 23.

ICE Conducts Racial Profiling Raid at Cicero Walmart Parking Lot

Yesterday at 9:30AM, ICE stormed a Walmart parking lot in Cicero, stopping shoppers at random. Two people were detained. There were no specific targets—no criminal background checks—just racial profiling. This is happening every day in Chicago and the suburbs.

Pregnant women report miscarriages and neglect in ICE custody

Over a dozen pregnant women have reported experiencing medical neglect, mistreatment, and substandard care while detained by ICE, including cases of miscarriage while shackled and solitary confinement. Advocates documented their experiences and sent a letter to ICE officials and Senate committees requesting the agency identify and release all pregnant detainees and refrain from detaining pregnant, postpartum, or nursing individuals.

ICE Shooting of TikToker Richard Parias in Los Angeles

Richard Parias, a TikToker who documents ICE enforcement activities, was shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation near Santee High School. Video evidence captured 11 shots fired as Parias' vehicle was boxed in by law enforcement vehicles. A U.S. Marshal was also injured by a ricochet bullet during the incident, and Parias was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his arm.

Agent weapon discharges during operation

2 hurt, including a US Marshal, after an ICE agent’s weapon discharged in LA immigration operation

ICE agents detain undocumented street vendors on Canal Street NYC

ICE agents were spotted detaining individuals on Canal Street in New York City, reportedly targeting undocumented street vendors accused of selling without permits. Videos showed agents in ICE and Homeland Security jackets questioning people and placing some in custody. One man was briefly detained and questioned about his citizenship before being released. Bystanders protested the enforcement action while city officials noted NYPD had no involvement.

UA student detained by ICE speaks out on treatment

Yassine Halhoul, a 21-year-old University of Arizona aerospace engineering student from Morocco, was detained by Homeland Security Investigations on October 21, 2025, due to a clerical visa issue. He spent approximately one month in ICE detention at Florence Correctional Center and Eloy Detention Center, where he reported poor conditions including inadequate food, interference with sleep, and frequent cell counts. After a GoFundMe campaign raised $18,500 for bail and legal expenses, Halhoul was released on November 13, 2025, with an ankle monitor.

Arizona man detained by ICE while traveling to work

21-year-old Judas Rivera, who immigrated to Arizona as a child, was detained by ICE agents on October 21, 2025, while traveling to work at Chick-fil-A. ICE initially and erroneously recorded his country of origin as Afghanistan instead of Mexico, a discrepancy only corrected after media inquiry. Rivera is currently held at the Eloy Detention Center awaiting a court hearing scheduled for November 7, 2025, that will determine his deportation status.

U.S. Citizen Attorney Arrested by ICE Outside Elementary School

Scott Sakiyama, a 46-year-old U.S. citizen attorney, was arrested by federal immigration officers outside Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Oak Park. Sakiyama was accused of cutting off an agent's vehicle and impeding a federal officer, charges he denies. He stated that agents drew guns on him while he was warning neighbors of their presence by honking and blowing a whistle.

ICE agents detain U.S. citizen in Chicago incident

An ICE enforcement incident in Chicago resulted in the detention and apparent physical altercation with a U.S. citizen. The incident was recorded and posted on social media, with commenters discussing potential legal action and concerns about ICE targeting practices.

Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India

A Pennsylvania man exonerated after spending over 40 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit was immediately taken into ICE custody upon his release, with authorities seeking to deport him to India based on a 1988 deportation order. Subu Vedam, who moved to the US at nine months old, was cleared of the 1980 murder charge earlier this month, but ICE cited his old drug conviction and deportation order as grounds for detention. His family and lawyers are fighting the deportation, arguing that Vedam has virtually no ties to India, had applied for US citizenship before his arrest, and demonstrated decades of good behavior in prison where he earned three degrees and mentored fellow inmates.

ICE agents detain Indian immigrant woman without explanation

An ICE agent followed and detained a 50-year-old Indian immigrant woman while she was going to work in her neighborhood. The woman was handcuffed and placed in a squad car without explanation or indication of any crime committed. An ICE agent pointed a gun at her adult child who arrived with paperwork to assist the mother.

ICE agents detain mother to lure husband, traumatize child

ICE agents detained a legally present mother in an attempt to apprehend her husband, separating her from her 4-year-old child who was visibly distressed. The child was traumatized during the separation process. The mother was released without charges after 12 hours in custody.

Immigration enforcement incident reported at La Habra Home Depot

Multiple reports and videos surfaced regarding an incident at Home Depot (600 S Harbor Blvd) in La Habra, California. The post alerts the community to stay aware and look out for one another regarding what appears to be an immigration enforcement action.

Queer and trans immigrants allege forced labor and sexual assault at Louisiana ICE facility

Queer and trans immigrants detained at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center alleged they were forced into an unsanctioned work program performing hard manual labor for minimal pay, and sexually harassed and assaulted by an assistant warden named Manuel Reyes between 2023 and 2025. Detainees reported facing medical neglect, retaliation for reporting abuse, and having their complaints systematically ignored by ICE officials. Four detainees filed administrative complaints under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and civil rights complaints were submitted to DHS oversight bodies by RFK Human Rights, the ACLU of Louisiana, and the National Immigration Project.

federal agents chase and take camera of man filming

An Instagram post shows federal agents in an unmarked vehicle stopping an individual. The post's caption states 'Violated My Rights' and comments suggest concern about the enforcement methods used, with some asserting the person targeted was a U.S. citizen.

On October 16, 2025, ICE announced the arrest of Radule Bojovic, a police officer from Illinois who is a citizen of Montenegro and had overstayed his U.S. visa by 10 years. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Bojovic had been working as a sworn officer with the Hanover Park Police Department despite living in the U.S. unlawfully. He originally entered the country on a B2 tourist visa, which required him to leave by March 31, 2015, but he remained after it expired. ICE said Bojovic was arrested as part of Operation Midway Blitz, an ongoing enforcement effort in Illinois aimed at locating individuals living in the U.S. illegally, particularly those with criminal backgrounds or in positions of public trust. The agency emphasized that it is a felony under federal law for an undocumented person to possess a firearm, and noted that Bojovic had access to one as part of his police duties.

ICE announced the arrest of Radule Bojovic, a police officer with the Hanover Park Police Department in Illinois, who is a citizen of Montenegro and had overstayed his U.S. visa by 10 years. Bojovic originally entered on a B2 tourist visa that expired March 31, 2015, but remained in the country unlawfully while working as a sworn officer. He was arrested as part of Operation Midway Blitz, an ICE enforcement effort targeting individuals living illegally in the U.S., particularly those in positions of public trust.

Volunteer allegedly hit by ICE vehicle

Alabama Citizen Detained Twice by ICE Despite Valid ID, Brother Deported After Agents Stormed Construction Site

Lonardo Garcia Venegas, 25, was working at a construction site in coastal Alabama when he saw masked immigration agents hop a fence and run by a “No trespassing” sign. Garcia Venegas recalled them moving toward the Latino workers. He started filming after his undocumented brother asked agents for a warrant. The agents yanked his brother to the ground, shoving his face into wet concrete. Garcia Venegas kept filming until officers grabbed him too and knocked his phone to the ground. They repeatedly tried to take him to the ground while he yelled, “I’m a citizen!” Officers pulled out his REAL ID, which Alabama only issues to those legally in the U.S. But agents dismissed it as fake. Officers held Garcia Venegas handcuffed for more than an hour. His brother was later deported. Garcia Venegas was so shaken that he took two weeks off of work. Soon after he returned, he was working alone inside a nearly built house listening to music on his headphones when he sensed someone watching him. A masked immigration agent was standing in the bedroom doorway. Again, they dismissed his REAL ID and held him to check his citizenship. Garcia Venegas said agents also held two other workers who had legal status. (Reporting by immigration reporter Nicole Foy)

ICE forces woman into car from the street

ICE - Brighton Park on Archer & California outside of Supermercados El Guero happened around 11:00am 10-16-25

ICE enters family home with guns drawn

Oregon Man With Work Visa Detained by ICE Without Warrant in Hillsboro

Yesterday our dear friend Victor was kidnapped by ICE in Hillsboro. We have been friends with this incredible man for more than 15 years. He’s one of the kindest, hardest working, most community-minded people we have ever known. Victor is a father and grandfather, and the guy you call in an emergency. ICE had no warrant. Victor has no criminal record. He has a work Visa and temporary status ID and has been actively trying to get his immigration status resolved for more than a decade. The process is long, arduous, expensive, and inefficient.

At least 3 US Citizens detained by ICE in Encinitas

Masked men terrorized and kidnapped 5 people this morning in Encinitas. They were hard working parents and neighbors and at least two U.S. citizens.

Father Detained by ICE While Biking Home From Store in Harbor Gateway

My dad was detained by ICE on 10/14/25 in Harbor Gateway (228th & Western). He was riding his bike back home from the store. Literally 5 minutes away from home… He did not have an active deportation order and he does not pose a threat to national security. However, he was still detained by ICE. My heart breaks for our whole community and those who are in the same situation. The system is broken and has failed my family multiple times but I will not let this happen to my dad without a fight. I created a gofundme for help with the legal fees if anyone could assist. My family and I appreciate any help, prayers or a share.

US Citizen Kidnapped by ICE in Chicago

ICE detained a man at his home in Chicago and subsequently released him without providing any documentation. The incident was reported by Don Lemon on Instagram, highlighting concerns about the lack of paperwork provided during his release.

Use of force against man on private property

ICE agents chased a man into a private home in Bridgeview, where the homeowner began recording and told the agents to leave his property, saying they had no right to be inside.

Family detained at swap meet by officers claiming to be looking for someone else

Today around 11am a family was stopped with the excuse that they were looking for a specific person. They showed an invalid warrant and used it to kidnap a family member. Agents speaking spanish and blaming the family for “traumatizing the children”.

Facebook Suspends Chicago ICE Sighting Group After Trump Administration Request

Facebook is suspending a popular Chicago-area ICE sighting group at the Trump administration's request. The group has been used over the past month to warn neighbors when ICE agents are near schools, grocery stores and other community locations.

This morning, ICE stopped and arrested 3 individuals on their way to work at the Family Dollar on Robinson Ave in Springdale. ICE broke their car windows as you can see in one of these pictures. We are in contact with their families to support. ICE has been spotted in other areas this morning including the same area just a few minutes ago. Please drive with caution and refresh yourself on your rights.

This morning, ICE stopped and arrested 3 individuals on their way to work at the Family Dollar on Robinson Ave in Springdale. ICE broke their car windows as you can see in one of these pictures. We are in contact with their families to support. ICE has been spotted in other areas this morning including the same area just a few minutes ago. Please drive with caution and refresh yourself on your rights.

Chicago-area police officer returns to duty after ICE detention

Hanover Park police officer Radule Bojovic was detained by ICE on October 15, 2025, as part of Operation Midway Blitz targeting undocumented immigrants. He was released on bond on October 31 and returned to full duty on Monday after federal authorities did not contest his bond. Village officials confirmed he was legally authorized to work and carry a firearm when hired, with no criminal history in background checks.

13-year-old son arrested, then taken by ICE to a detention facility

A 13-year-old Brazilian boy named Arthur was arrested by Massachusetts police on a violent threat allegation and immediately taken into ICE custody, leaving his mother Josiele Berto unable to retrieve him. The Department of Homeland Security claimed Arthur had an "extensive rap sheet" and possessed a firearm, but local officials confirmed no gun was found. Arthur was transferred from Massachusetts to Virginia without notice to his family or attorney, sparking local outrage and a federal court petition arguing his detention violates due process, while his mother—whose family has a pending asylum application—can only communicate with him through brief phone calls.

Employee of Hojas Tea House detained while taking out the trash

A long-time employee of Hojas Tea House was detained Tuesday morning while taking out the trash at its Wilmington location, according to a post the concept shared on its Instagram account. According to the post, Eloy was part of Hojas Tea House for 12 years.

Hillsboro man released after alleged wrongful ICE detention

Victor Cruz, a longtime Hillsboro resident with legal work authorization and a pending visa claim, was arrested by ICE on October 14 and detained in Tacoma, Washington. Democratic political leaders, his family, and his attorney contended he was unlawfully detained. A federal district court judge released Cruz on bond on Friday after an immigration judge had denied bail, ending what officials called his wrongful detention.

ICE operation in Chicago results in chase and tear gas use

An ICE operation occurred in Chicago involving a suspect who was being pursued by law enforcement. The incident escalated when dozens of people interfered with the operation, leading police to deploy tear gas as a crowd control measure.

ICE enforcement activity observed in East Chicago neighborhood

A social media post from the East side of Chicago documents what appears to be an ICE enforcement activity. The post generated comments discussing the incident, with one commenter noting that ICE operations negatively impact everyday lives of people in the community.

Afghan human rights defender detained

Ali Faqirzada, 31, a women's and human rights champion and U.S. ally fled Afghanistan in 2021 and has been waiting for his asylum case to be decided for years. On October 14, ICE detained Ali just after he had been found to have a viable claim for asylum. Ali fled Afghanistan after he and his family received repeated death threats from Taliban members due to their work to empower Afghan women, their employment with the U.S.-aligned Afghan government, and their faith. Every member of Ali's family, including his parents and siblings, have been granted asylum. Ali was the last one waiting for a decision on his immigration case. His asylum application has been pending since 2022. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently terminated the application and instead placed Ali in expedited removal proceedings. Ali passed an initial screening, meaning the Asylum Officer found he had a high likelihood of being granted asylum, yet ICE still arrested and jailed him. ICE has the authority to immediately release Ali to continue his immigration case while living at home with his family in New York.

ICE / Border Patrol agents threatened to arrest a Chicago cyclist this week for following and recording them. Video shared with me by my Chicago Tribune colleague Gregory Royal Pratt, who obtained it from a source.

ICE and Border Patrol agents threatened to arrest a Chicago cyclist who was following and recording them. The incident was captured on video and shared by a Chicago Tribune journalist. Community members intervened with whistles, which appeared to cause the agents to back away from the cyclist.

Georgia facility expands despite opposition

Charlton County’s Folkston ICE Processing Center is set for a $47 million expansion, despite community pushback and reports of inhumane treatment. This is a look inside the facility.

ICE enforcement action in Aurora Illinois sparks civil rights concerns

An Instagram post by a public defender shows footage of what appears to be an ICE enforcement action in Aurora, Illinois. The post has generated significant commentary about the legality and conduct of the officers involved, with some commenters raising concerns about potential civil rights violations and Fourth Amendment issues.

Veteran describes wrongful detention and brutalization

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7, there's a glass door, and officers just always standing, like sitting out there, the psychiatric nurse comes and checks on me once a day, and so from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon when I'm released, I'm literally on In that cell, naked just in that room, with the light on this real, like this is a nightmare."@Timodc talked to a veteran and American citizen who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

Federal agents detain Chicago TV station employee

Federal agents detained a WGN TV station employee in Chicago on Friday. Video footage shows the employee on the ground with two agents holding her arms behind her back. She was subsequently released without being charged.

Federal officers take three protesters into custody outside Portland ICE facility

Federal officers took three people into custody outside the South Portland ICE facility on Thursday night during a protest against Trump administration immigration policies. The reasons for the federal arrests were not immediately clear. Portland police also arrested two people at the facility on separate charges.

State Police Arrest Protesters Outside Broadview ICE Detention Center

Law enforcement officers clashed with protesters outside an ICE detention facility in suburban Chicago on October 10. State police used batons and arrested three anti-ICE protesters who were demonstrating outside the facility. The incident occurred as protesters chanted slogans while officers confronted them with force.

Masked federal agents detain U.S. citizen paralegal after Chicago traffic accident

Dayanne Figueroa, a U.S. citizen and paralegal, was detained by masked federal agents after a traffic accident in Chicago during an immigration enforcement operation. Video shows agents dragging her from her car and pinning her to the asphalt without initially explaining why. Figueroa stated she was shocked and terrified, and later required hospital treatment for injuries sustained during the detention.

Men still missing from Louisiana facility

Many men are still missing from Alligator Alcatraz. No one knows where they are except for Trump and his administration. Keep putting pressure on your Reps for answers. These missing men deserve to be found. randall gamboa

Man held in hospital bed month without charges

For more than a month, federal immigration officials surveilled Bayron Rovidio Marin in a hospital bed at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he lay recuperating from serious injuries to his leg after an encounter with agents at a Carson car wash they raided. He was never charged and his lawyers say he was shackled to his bed for several days and couldn’t speak privately with doctors or legal counsel.Over the weekend, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring immigration officials to remove the guards watching over Bayron Rovidio Marin, take off the handcuffs and leave him unrestrained.Despite Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s insistence on holding the man, the federal judge said the government failed to provide any proof that he had “violated any law or regulation” or show that he was a “flight risk.”To date, ICE has not placed Rovidio Marin in removal proceedings, charged him with violating immigration law, set bond, issued a Notice to Appear or otherwise processed him, according to the order. The government told the court that they would determine the immigration status of Rovidio Marin once he was released from the hospital. His attorneys argued being indefinitely held without any charges is a clear constitutional violation.Read more at the link in bio.