Multiple Chinese migrants detained in Monterey Park ICE raid near high schoolSeveral Chinese migrants were detained in an early-morning raid on a Monterey Park home near Mark Keppel High School. Local police did not take part, in line with state law barring their involvement.Aug 7, 2025·Monterey Park, CA·China·Chinese in LA📦,World Journal📦,Instagram📦
Natalia A.: Protester arrested and charged at Canal Street ICE protest in ManhattanNatalia Arai, 37, was charged with assault after kicking a garbage can that struck an officer during a protest blocking an ICE operation in Manhattan. She pleaded not guilty and was released without bail.Dec 1, 2025·Manhattan, NY·Yahoo News📦,Off the Press📦,Star Tribune📦,Chicago Tribune📦
Heng G.: Chinese dissident who filmed Uyghur camps held by ICE since AugustGuan Heng, 38, a Chinese asylum seeker who secretly filmed Uyghur internment camps before fleeing to the U.S., was arrested near Albany and held at Broome County jail. He is appealing to avoid deportation, fearing persecution in China.Dec 1, 2025·Albany, NY·China·NPR📦,American Community Media📦,Deutsche Welle📦,Hong Kong Free Press📦,The Independent📦,Court News📦,Info News
Juan B.: Nicaraguan former political prisoner stripped of nationality deported to Honduras by ICEJuan Barilla, 35, a Nicaraguan farmer and former political prisoner resettled in Louisiana, was taken into ICE custody after a DUI arrest. He was deported to Honduras in November 2025 and now fears retaliation from Nicaragua's government.Dec 1, 2025·Nicaragua·Human Rights Watch📦,El Heraldo📦,100 Noticias,La Prensa+1
Charlotte construction worker deported by ICE, never met his new babyA Charlotte construction worker and skilled woodworker was detained on his lunch break and deported to El Salvador. His pregnant wife and daughters have not seen him in ten months; he has never met their new baby.Fundraiser onlyDec 1, 2025·Charlotte, NC·El Salvador·GoFundMe📦
Pauline B.: Cameroonian mother whose fallopian tube was removed without consent held at StewartPauline Nadege Binam, 36, who came to the U.S. at age 2, remains held at Stewart Detention Center, separated from her 17-year-old daughter. She reads nearly a book a day to cope.Dec 1, 2025·Lumpkin, GA·Cameroon·CBS News,The Advocate📦,The Pink Times,LGBTQIA News,Rough Draft Atlanta
Elías P.Z.: Panamanian man with U.S. citizen husband detained at ICE check-in in VirginiaElías Pérez-Zuazo, a Panamanian man married to U.S. citizen Jonathan Blanco Gallegos, was detained at a routine ICE check-in despite a pending green card petition. A federal judge has barred his removal while reviewing his case.Dec 1, 2025·Chantilly, VA·Panama·La Nación📦,La Prensa Gráfica📦,DNA Magazine Australia,NBC Washington,Actitud 92.5
Turkish driver with rheumatoid arthritis detained at Otay Mesa before follow-up careA 32-year-old Turkish driver with rheumatoid arthritis was detained before getting needed follow-up care, and his family was turned away trying to deliver his medication. A judge ordered a bond hearing within seven days.Dec 1, 2025·San Diego, CA·Turkey·KPBS📦
Guatemalan mother's partner detained after ICE agents smash car windowA Guatemalan asylum seeker's partner was dragged from their car after agents smashed the window during a family ICE check-in, as her three young children watched. The children, ages 1 to 9, have since shown depression and developmental regression.Dec 2025·Los Angeles County, CA·Guatemala·KFF Health News📦
Father of three detained by ICE agents who smashed car windowA Mexican man who lived in the U.S. nearly 20 years was pulled from a car after agents smashed the window during his partner's ICE check-in, as their three children screamed. The children have since shown depression and sleep problems.Dec 2025·Los Angeles, CA·Guatemala·CBS News📦
Kevin M.P.: Salvadoran man protected from deportation arrested at routine ICE check-inKevin Isaac Montoya Palacios, a Salvadoran man with protection from deportation, was arrested at a routine ICE check-in after years of compliance. A judge ordered him freed but denied legal fees; the case is now before the Supreme Court.Dec 2025·El Salvador·SCOTUSblog📦,EXA📦,U.S. Supreme Court,Oyez
José Antonio G.: Cuban man brought at age nine deported to Mexico after 38 yearsJosé Antonio González, 51, arrived at age nine and worked as a painter supporting his family, but was deported after nearly 40 years over childhood offenses. He says he feels more American than Cuban.Dec 1, 2025·El Paso, TX·Cuba·CiberCuba+3📦
Angel: Nicaraguan activist detained by ICE despite work authorizationAngel, a Nicaraguan LGBTQ activist who fled government persecution in 2019, was detained while driving to work despite holding official work authorization. He remains held and is seeking legal help to challenge his detention.Fundraiser onlyDec 2025·Farmington, ME·Nicaragua·GoFundMe📦
Dairy farm worker detained by Border Patrol in North Country operationA dairy farm worker in New York's North Country was detained by Border Patrol. His girlfriend, Myrna Romero, spoke about the toll on their family and fears for his safety.Dec 1, 2025·North Country, NY·Guatemala·syracuse.com📦,Instagram📦,YouTube📦
Diana S.L.: DJ seeking asylum held unclothed in cold cell after ICE check-inDiana Sanchez Ledezma, a Stockton DJ known as DJ Reina Azteca, was detained at a routine check-in in December 2025. After months in custody marked by medical fear, a judge freed her in April.Dec 2025·San Diego, CA·Daylight San Diego📦,Daily Cast News📦
Carlos: Father with TPS detained by ICE at meeting to reunite with childrenCarlos, a Venezuelan man with temporary protected status, was detained after being told he'd reunite with his children, ages 14 and 16, who had waited nearly a year in a shelter. Officers then stripped and restrained him.Dec 1, 2025·New Mexico·Venezuela·CNN📦,ProPublica📦,KFF Health News+1📦,LAist📦,CRBC News📦,Viet Factcheck📦,Instagram📦
At least 15 people detained during ICE operations across Southern CaliforniaAt least 15 people were detained among roughly 25 stopped and questioned across Southern California during Thanksgiving week, including two detentions on Thanksgiving Day itself.Dec 1, 2025·Southern California, CA·LA Taco📦,Instagram📦
Ehsan R.: Iranian graduate student interrogated for hours, visa cancelled at U.S. borderEhsan Rajabi, an Iranian graduate student at Johns Hopkins studying art history, had his student visa canceled at the border near Buffalo after officers searched his car and phone and questioned him for hours.Nov 30, 2025·Buffalo, NY·Iran·The Banner📦,JHU Newsletter📦,Instagram📦
Indigenous family in Fontana, California faces immigration enforcementAn Indigenous family in Fontana, California, facing immigration enforcement is receiving legal representation and mental health support from community organizers.Social media onlyNov 28, 2025·Fontana, CA·Mexico·Instagram📦
Mohammad R.: Man held six months in immigration custody at Otero County Processing CenterA man held at Otero County Processing Center since November 2025 is challenging his six-month detention in court, with a judge considering whether it violates his constitutional rights.Nov 29, 2025·New Mexico·Afghanistan·CourtListener📦
Chicago protesters tear gassed by Border Patrol commander, judge finds he liedBorder Patrol commander Gregory Bovino deployed tear gas on Chicago protesters in October 2025, claiming a rock struck him first; a judge later found he lied and issued an injunction against the tactics.Nov 27, 2025·Chicago, IL·CBS News+2📦,NBC News📦,NBC Chicago📦,Chicago Sun-Times,WTTW,Instagram📦
