Prominent photographer's camera smashed by ICE agents at Newark detention center protestsA prominent photographer covering anti-ICE protests outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center had the top of his camera smashed by federal agents during weekend clashes.May 31, 2026·Newark, NJ·PetaPixel📦
Father slammed into counter by masked agents as son watched in DenverA father leaving a Denver immigration courtroom was grabbed by masked agents and slammed into a counter as his young son watched; his partner was pushed to the ground by her hair.June 2025·Denver, CO·ACLU📦,Denver Post📦,9News
Arzou H.: Iranian woman with mental illness held by ICE, prescribed medications withheldArzou Hami, an Iranian woman with serious mental health issues, was detained in a June 2025 sweep after U.S. strikes on Iran and transferred to Texas, where she went without her usual medication.Jun 2025·Batavia, NY·Iran·The Intercept📦,RFK Human Rights📦,Central Current📦
76 workers detained in ICE raid on Omaha meatpacking plantSeventy-six workers were arrested in a June 2025 raid on an Omaha meatpacking plant, Nebraska's largest under the Trump administration; 63 remain held at Lincoln County Detention Center.Jun 2025·Omaha, NE·Reuters,Associated Press,NBC News,CNN📦,KTVZ📦
Johane M.: Haitian woman deported after 40 years, detained at immigration appointmentJohane Morel, 47, who arrived in the U.S. at age 5 with no memory of Haiti, was detained at a routine check-in and deported to Cap-Haïtien, where she faced sexual assault and homelessness.Jun 2025·Titusville, FL·Haiti·WUFT📦,WLRN📦,WUSF📦
Sergio G.S.: Chef deported after 36 years in U.S., held captive in MexicoSergio Garcia Silva, 65, a chef who once catered for President Bush's staff, was deported after 36 years over a 1989 order, then held captive by an extortion group in Mexico.Jun 1, 2025·Waco, TX·Mexico·Newsweek📦,The Mirror📦,Texas Tribune📦,Texas Reporter,Economic Times📦
Mehrzad A.E.: Iranian man arrested at home without warrant, held by ICE three monthsMehrzad Asadi Eidivand, 41, an Iranian man who says he faces execution at home for opposing its regime, was detained by ICE after a plea deal and has been held three months in Calexico.Jun 1, 2025·Tempe, AZ·Iran·DocumentCloud📦,Habeas Dockets📦,ICE📦,Instagram📦
Erasmo Z.: Berks County father with pending U visa repeatedly shackled by ICEErasmo Zavala, a Berks County father who cooperated in his daughter's murder investigation, was shackled and shuttled between facilities for nearly two months despite a pending humanitarian visa, until a judge ordered his release.Jun 2025·Temple, PA·Mexico·Spotlight PA📦,PHL17,Berks Weekly📦,Austin American-Statesman📦,WITF
Sergio C.G.: Food truck owner detained by ICE at immigration interview, deported to MexicoSergio Cerdio Gomez, a Pasco food truck owner and father of three, was detained during a scheduled green card interview with his citizen wife, then deported to Chiapas, Mexico in June 2025.Jun 2025·Yakima, WA·Mexico·Newsweek+3📦,The News Tribune📦,KIMA TV📦,Tri-City Herald+1📦
Dual citizen detained at California job, held four days without lawyerA dual U.S.-Mexican citizen was detained while working at a California job in June 2025 and held for four days with no access to a lawyer or his family.Jun 1, 2025·CA·Mexico·ProPublica📦,Investigative Post
LA immigrant communities face roughly sevenfold rise in immigration arrestsGiovanni, a car wash worker, was held six months at Adelanto detention center after mass raids swept Los Angeles, leaving his wife and children uncertain whether he would be deported.Jun 1, 2025·Los Angeles, CA·The Guardian📦,Washington Post,Los Angeles Times,Capital & Main,LA Public Press
Paigelynne G.: Syracuse poll worker again confronted by ICE officers at polling sitePaigelynne Gonyea, a Syracuse poll worker, was again questioned by ICE officers over a social media post naming the agent who killed Renee Good, and refused to sign their notice.Jun 1, 2025·Syracuse, NY·Associated Press,Wired📦,AOL,Northwest Arkansas Online,KERA News
20-year-old Ecuadorian woman held nine days by ICE sleeping on floorA 20-year-old Ecuadorian woman was detained for nine days at 26 Federal Plaza without a bed, sleeping on the floor with dozens of others, before being released by a federal judge's order.Jun 2025·Manhattan, NY·Washington Post📦,Leagle📦,Trump Whack,CourtListener,Media News Source
Roberto C.O.: Man detained for days in overcrowded NYC ICE facilityRoberto Chilavert Olmedo was held for days at 26 Federal Plaza during the summer 2025 ICE surge and described the conditions in written testimony as a nightmare.Jun 2025·Manhattan, NY·Washington Post📦,ACLU📦
Construction worker held a year by ICE over license plate coverA construction worker was detained a year after a traffic stop over a license plate cover, leaving his wife to support their two kids by babysitting until he was granted bond and reunited with his children.Jun 2025·Southwest Florida, FL·WUSF📦,WLRN📦
Ramiro G.: Ecuadorian man arrested by masked agents while walking to work in BuffaloRamiro G., 33, was arrested by masked agents while walking to work in Buffalo after texting his wife that ICE was following him, then held at Batavia before transfer to Camp East Montana.2025·Buffalo, NY·Ecuador·Human Rights Watch📦
Alonso C.: 72-year-old Cuban man with work permit arrested while playing dominos in MiamiAlonso C., 72, a Cuban man in the U.S. for 46 years with a valid work permit, was arrested by masked agents while playing dominos in Miami and sent to Krome, then Camp East Montana.2025·Miami, FL·Cuba·Human Rights Watch📦
Jesús: Father of four deported to Mexico after signing away rights without glassesJesús, a 10-year car wash employee and father of four, was deported to Mexico after agents pressured him to sign papers without his glasses, separating him from his wife and children in Inglewood.Jun 1, 2025·Inglewood, CA·Mexico·The Guardian📦
11-year-old autistic girl placed in foster care after father detained by ICEAn 11-year-old autistic girl was placed in Nebraska foster care after her father was picked up by ICE in June 2025.Jun 2025·Nebraska·CNN📦
Christian C.: U.S. citizen arrested by ICE, car rammed with two young children insideChristian Cerna, 28, a U.S. citizen father, was violently arrested by ICE in June 2025 with flash-bangs and assault rifles while his partner and young children were in the car; a judge called the operation 'vindictive.'Jun 1, 2025·The Guardian📦,Al Mayadeen (English),Fascism News,The Fappening Newz,Citizens News
Alberto P.: Father of four detained on his way to work in RiversideAlberto Perdomo, the sole provider for his wife and four young children, was detained during a traffic stop on his way to work and is held at Adelanto Detention Center. His family joined a class-action lawsuit over the enforcement sweeps.Jun 1, 2025·Riverside, CA·Courthouse News📦,Public Counsel📦,Immigration Defenders,Instagram📦
