Victor D.: Nicaraguan restaurant worker dies by suicide in ICE isolation after reporting harassmentVictor Diaz, a 36-year-old Nicaraguan restaurant worker, died by suicide in January 2025 after being placed in isolation at an El Paso detention camp following reports of harassment from other detainees.Jan 2025·El Paso, TX·Nicaragua·Associated Press📦,News.net📦,Spotlight PA📦,NBC Los Angeles📦
Jeferson E.: Venezuelan former police officer deported to El Salvador prison despite court orderJeferson Escalona, 19, a former Venezuelan police officer, was deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison in late March 2025 despite a judge's order barring such removals, after denying gang ties alleged from hand-gesture photos.Jan 2025·Anson, TX·Venezuela·Hindustan Times📦,ABC News📦
Mario F.A.: Wife of man detained by ICE can't afford rent, food or diapersMario Eduardo Fajardo Aviles's wife launched a GoFundMe after his detention left her unable to pay rent or buy food and diapers while covering thousands in legal fees to fight his case.Jan 2025·Pittsburgh, PA·PublicSource📦,GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
Julio O. and Lucero G.: Texas siblings take on parental roles after immigration raid separates familyAfter agents arrested their parents, Julio Orosco and Lucero Garza, in a January raid in Donna, Texas, their six children took on caretaking and work duties, with 22-year-old Andrea becoming head of household.Jan 1, 2025·Donna, TX·Mexico·New York Times,Noticias de Delicias📦,Seattle Times,Instagram📦
