Five men arrested by ICE in New Jersey amid Newark protestsFive men were arrested over two days in a New Jersey ICE operation at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, amid protests outside the facility.Jun 2, 2026·Newark, NJ·El Salvador·Fox News📦,Time Bulletin📦,American Talk📦,InterNewsCast📦
70-year-old Iranian woman in U.S. 26 years detained without justificationA 70-year-old Iranian woman who had lived peacefully in the U.S. for 26 years was detained without valid justification. A federal judge, calling the government's reasoning inadequate, ordered her released.Mar 24, 2026·Iran·Jennifer Walker Derby📦
Gael: Nonverbal 5-year-old held three weeks by ICE began hitting himselfGael, a nonverbal 5-year-old from Colombia with autism, was held for three weeks with his asylum-seeking parents, developing abdominal pain and self-harming behavior. Public attention after a video call led to the family's release.Mar 24, 2026·Dilley, TX·Colombia·NBC News📦,Instagram📦
U.S. citizen child with brain cancer deported to Mexico with parentsA 10-year-old U.S. citizen recovering from brain tumor surgery was deported to Mexico with her undocumented parents and siblings after agents ignored a hospital letter, cutting off her medical treatment.Mar 24, 2026·Rio Grande City, TX·Mexico·NBC News+2📦,ProPublica📦,Latin Times📦
Jose Alfredo R.: Honduran man with torture-treaty protection detained by ICE after 14 yearsA Honduran man who lived under protected supervision for 14 years without violations was detained during a routine check-in. A court ordered his immediate release, finding his detention violated due process.Mar 23, 2026·Adelanto, CA·Honduras·CourtListener📦
Heidy S.: Nursing mother deported to Cuba after ICE separated her from breastfeeding infantHeidy Sánchez, a home health aide and mother, was handcuffed and separated from her nursing one-year-old during a routine check-in, then deported to Cuba two days later. She remains apart from her daughter and husband.Mar 23, 2026·Florida, FL·Cuba·CNN+2📦,NPR📦,The Times+1📦,ABC Action News📦,Register-Guard+1📦,CourtListener,Scripps News📦,KSHB📦,CTV News📦,Belly of the Beast Cuba📦,LinkedIn📦,News 4 San Antonio📦,The Straits Times📦,CiberCuba📦,Cuba Headlines📦,Cuba Información📦,Miami Herald📦,Yahoo News📦,Instagram📦
Doris F.: Parents detained by ICE in Florida, 4-month-old U.S. citizen left with pastorDoris Flores and her husband were detained from their Lakeland, Florida home one night, leaving their 4-month-old citizen daughter and 8-year-old without a caregiver until their pastor took the girls in.Mar 23, 2026·Lakeland, FL·ProPublica📦,Reuters,CNN,The Marshall Project
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.Mar 23, 2026·Fountain Valley, CA·Mexico·CourtListener+1📦
New Orleans neighbors take in pets left behind by deported familiesAfter mass immigration raids, families' pets were left behind; New Orleans East neighbors Luis and Nivia Burke have taken in strays like Rocky, whose owner returned to Honduras fearing detention.Mar 23, 2026·New Orleans, LA·LinkedIn,Magzter,LA Illuminator,Briefly
Undocumented person sentenced to more than 15 years in prisonAn undocumented person was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.Mar 23, 2026·U.S. Department of Justice📦,Internal Revenue Service📦,ICE📦,Law Enforcement Today📦
Anabell: Pregnant asylum seeker denied prenatal care, suffers suspected miscarriage in ICE custodyAnabell, a 35-year-old Nicaraguan asylum seeker and mother of three, says she got no prenatal care after ICE detained her and suffered a suspected miscarriage; lawmakers are pushing for her release.Mar 22, 2026·Campbell County, WY·Nicaragua·The Guardian,19th News,The Fulcrum📦,U.S. House of Representatives,Fox 19,WVXU,Instagram📦
Raul S.P.: Man on parole since 2024 detained again by ICE without noticeA man was re-detained without notice or a hearing more than a year after being granted parole, his detention tied to alleged violations of his release conditions. A judge ordered his immediate release on his prior conditions.Mar 22, 2026·CourtListener📦
Beyker V.G.: Venezuelan man detained again by ICE with no notice or hearingA Venezuelan man was re-detained by ICE nearly four years after being released on his own recognizance, with no notice or chance to contest it. A judge ordered his immediate release, citing a due process violation.Mar 22, 2026·Venezuela·CourtListener📦
Usiel S.R.: Omaha contractor with 8-year-old son held by ICE without bond hearingUsiel Sanchez Romero, an Omaha contractor with a wife and 8-year-old son who has run his business seven years, was detained at a traffic stop and held without a bond hearing. He is suing for his release or a hearing.Mar 21, 2026·Pottawattamie County, IA·Iowa Capital Dispatch📦,KY OUT TV📦,Little Village Magazine📦
Jose L.: Venezuelan artist with valid work permit detained by ICE after traffic stopJose Leal, a Venezuelan artist in Three Rivers, Texas, was detained after a traffic stop despite holding a valid work permit and pending asylum case. His wife says he fled violence to come here.Mar 21, 2026·Live Oak County, TX·Venezuela·KRIS TV📦,Telemundo📦
Pedro Luis B.M.: Man redetained by ICE without a bond hearingA man who had been living in the U.S. on humanitarian parole was taken back into immigration custody in March 2026 without any hearing. A federal judge ordered his immediate release, finding the government violated his due process rights.Mar 21, 2026·California City, CA·CourtListener
Women detained in Baker County, Florida describe moldy food and insulation mattressesWomen held at Baker County Detention Center in Florida described moldy food, broken clothing, and insulation used as bedding. One said she was moved through more than 30 facilities in a month and often slept on floors.Mar 21, 2026·Baker County, FL·The Nerd Stash📦,The Independent Florida Alligator+1📦
People granted asylum held at Karnes ICE detention centerAn activist Instagram post calls for the release of Ender Cardenas Chacon and others granted asylum from Karnes ICE detention center, urging followers to contact DHS and Congress.Mar 21, 2026·Karnes, TX·Habeas Dockets📦,PACER Monitor+1,Instagram📦
Gerardo R.: Father detained by ICE outside his apartmentGerardo Reyes, a hardworking father, husband, and primary breadwinner, was detained by ICE right outside his apartment, leaving his family struggling with legal and housing costs.Fundraiser onlyMar 20, 2026·Escondido, CA·GoFundMe,Instagram📦
Amritpal S.: Indian man arrested by ICE while waiting in line at Fresno courthouseA citizen of India who had lived in the U.S. since 2019 was arrested by ICE while waiting to enter the Fresno courthouse. A court ordered he get a bond hearing within 14 days or be released.Mar 20, 2026·Fresno, CA·India·CourtListener📦
Marta E.P.: Guatemalan mother held by ICE 7 months despite dismissed caseMarta Escalante Pérez, a Woodburn farmworker and mother of two, has been detained for seven and a half months even though her removal case was dismissed in 2023. Lawyers have filed a new petition seeking her release.Mar 20, 2026·Statesman Journal📦
