Brian N.: 19-year-old U.S. citizen arrested by ICE in Olathe Walmart parking lotBrian Nataren, 19, a U.S. citizen, was detained in an Olathe Walmart parking lot after his car's license plate was linked to someone with an outstanding warrant. He was released, and federal prosecutors are reviewing the incident.Feb 14, 2026·Olathe, KS·Yahoo News📦,Instagram📦,YouTube📦
Teen refugee says ICE held her overnight in hotel room with agentsA teenage refugee girl was separated from her family and held overnight in a Minneapolis hotel room, forced to share the space with federal agents, she said. The detention prompted protests outside a federal building.Feb 14, 2026·Minneapolis, MN·CNN📦,MPR News+1📦,Boston Globe📦,Threads,Instagram📦
Two protesters killed and hundreds injured by DHS officersDHS officers used rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray on immigration protesters, shooting 13 people and injuring hundreds, including two killed in Minneapolis. Courts in four states found the force used inappropriately.Feb 14, 2026·NBC News📦,PBS📦,Newsweek📦,TIME📦,Washington Post📦,Latin Times📦
Diana B.: Marine veteran's wife arrested by ICE at Las Vegas green card interviewDiana Butnarciuc, a Moldovan immigrant married to a Marine veteran and mother of two, was arrested during her green card interview in Las Vegas. She has no criminal record, works, and pays taxes; her husband is seeking her release.Feb 13, 2026·Las Vegas, Nevada·Moldova·KTNV📦,Free Republic📦,8 News Now📦
Dylan: 10-year-old U.S. citizen among children fleeing ICE near New Jersey bus stopA 10-year-old U.S. citizen fled in fear when ICE vehicles appeared near his school bus stop in Lindenwold, New Jersey. The school district said the operation caused significant fear among young students.Feb 13, 2026·Lindenwold, NJ·CBS News📦,Philadelphia Inquirer📦,ABC7📦,The Independent📦,FOX 29📦
Narciso B.: Orange County landscaper with three Marine sons punched by Border PatrolNarciso Barranco, an Orange County landscaper and father of three U.S. Marines, had his deportation case dismissed after video showed agents pinning and punching him during his 2025 detention. He is now eligible for legal status.Feb 13, 2026·Santa Ana, California·Associated Press📦,ABC7📦,NBC Los Angeles📦,ABC News📦,ABC7 News📦
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.Feb 13, 2026·Santa Ana, CA·Mexico·Associated Press+1📦,Spectrum Local News📦,Tri City Record📦,Military Times,Newsday📦,My News 13📦,AOL📦
Fadya C.R. and Johnny R.R.: Real estate agent with work permit held nearly a month by ICEFadya Contreras de Rondon, a real estate agent with a work permit and pending asylum case, was freed after nearly a month in custody, following her husband's release the week before. A judge found their arrest warrants invalid.Feb 13, 2026·Ocala, FL·Click Orlando📦,CBS12
Jesus F.: Father of six lured from home by ICE agents faking car troubleJesus Flores, a mechanic and father of six, two with autism, was lured outside his Minnesota home by agents faking car trouble and detained. His family says he was transferred to Texas within 48 hours.Feb 13, 2026·Columbia Heights, MN·Mexico·CBS News📦,Fox 9📦,Channel 3000📦,Instagram📦
Xaixuan Z.: Father of two U.S. citizen children detained by ICE at AdelantoA Chinese father of two U.S. citizen children, ages 4 and 1, was detained at Adelanto Detention Facility despite living here over eleven years with a pending asylum case. A judge ordered his immediate release.Feb 13, 2026·Adelanto, CA·China·CourtListener📦
Three U.S. citizens detained with force by ICE and CBP, never chargedThree U.S. citizens — George Retes, Aliya Rahman, and Gina Christ — say immigration agents used physical force, pepper spray, and flashbangs against them during detentions. No charges were ever filed.Feb 13, 2026·Minnesota·PBS📦,CBS News+1📦,NPR📦
Terez M.: Nashville wife of U.S. citizen detained by ICE moments after petition approvedTerez Metry, a 28-year-old Nashville dental assistant who fled Egypt at 13, was detained right after her green card petition was approved, separated from her husband of three years.Feb 12, 2026·Nashville, TN·Philippines·Nashville Banner+1📦,News 8000📦,WSMV📦,Nashville Scene📦,FOX 17📦,NewsChannel 5+1📦,The Tennessean,Times Free Press📦,The Mirror📦,Instagram📦
ICE agents posing as canvassers keep operating in Minnesota suburbsMinnesota residents report ICE continuing operations in Twin Cities suburbs despite an announced drawdown, using disguised vehicles, plain clothes, and agents posing as environmental canvassers.Feb 12, 2026·Minneapolis, MN·CBS News📦,LinkedIn📦,Sahan Journal📦,EP Local News📦,Star Tribune📦
María Alejandra M. and María Antonia: Colombian mother and daughter held 128 days by ICEMaría Alejandra Montoya and her 9-year-old daughter were detained at Miami airport and held 128 days at the Dilley detention center before being deported to Colombia.Feb 12, 2026·Miami, FL·Colombia·Univision📦,lafm.com.co
Leonel L.R.: Pipeline worker and father of U.S. citizen detained by ICEA pipeline worker and father of a U.S. citizen child, in the country since 2017, was detained after his earlier case had been closed. A court ordered his immediate release, finding the detention improper.Feb 12, 2026·CourtListener📦
Nicolth H.L.: Asylum-seeking surgical technician detained by ICE driving home in Fort LauderdaleNicolth Hernandez-Lucero, a 24-year-old surgical technician who has lived in the U.S. nine years, was detained while driving home in Fort Lauderdale as her husband recorded. She is now held in Pompano Beach awaiting a bond hearing.Feb 12, 2026·Fort Lauderdale, FL·Colombia·NBC Miami+1📦,AOL📦,PublicSource📦,TribLive📦,Northwest Arkansas Online📦,Associated Press📦,5 News Online📦
Asylum-seeking family detained by ICE after Texas court hearingRamiro and his nephews Antonella and Andrés were detained by ICE after a Texas immigration court hearing in February 2026, despite no deportation order or criminal record. They were later released but owe about $17,500 in legal and bond costs.Fundraiser onlyFeb 12, 2026·Texas·GoFundMe📦
Yingchao F.: Asylum seeker held for ICE after calling 911 from Oklahoma crashYingchao Fan, a Chinese national with a pending asylum case, called 911 after his car rolled over in a snowstorm, then was arrested and held on an ICE detainer despite no criminal charges.Feb 12, 2026·Sequoyah County, OK·China·The Oklahoman📦,Oklahoma Voice📦,Yahoo News📦,Your Okmulgee📦
Hispanic U.S. citizen questioned after ICE agents ram couple's car in MinneapolisA Minneapolis couple's parked car was rammed by ICE agents, who intensely questioned the husband, a Hispanic U.S. citizen, and demanded his citizenship papers. One ICE vehicle's license plate could not be traced in police systems.Feb 12, 2026·Minneapolis, MN·Sahan Journal📦,Instagram📦
At least 20 Minnesota detainees transferred to Nebraska jails, complicating legal defenseAt least 20 immigrants arrested in Minnesota sweeps were transferred to Nebraska jails, making it harder for their Minnesota-licensed lawyers to represent them. The transfers are part of Operation Metro Surge, which has arrested more than 4,000 people since December.Feb 11, 2026·Minnesota to Nebraska·Flatwater Free Press📦,Central Nebraska Today📦,Hastings Tribune,Star Herald📦
