Sayed N.: Afghan military translator arrested by ICE at San Diego court hearingSayed Naser, an Afghan military translator who aided U.S. forces, was detained during a San Diego immigration hearing in June 2025. A judge ordered his release in September, finding his detention violated due process.Jun 12, 2025·San Diego, CA·Afghanistan·Los Angeles Times📦,Fox 5 San Diego,Times of San Diego,KPBS
10 men detained by ICE outside Virginia immigration court, activist grabbedAbout 10 men were detained by ICE agents outside an immigration court in Sterling, Virginia, where an agent grabbed an activist and knocked a phone from another's hand while they filmed.Jun 11, 2025·Sterling, VA·WJLA📦,NBC Washington+1📦
Three people detained by ICE outside immigration court in Harlingen, TexasThree people were detained by ICE outside immigration court in Harlingen, Texas, on June 10 right after a judge dismissed their cases during scheduled hearings.Jun 10, 2025·Harlingen, TX·KRGV📦
Valentina G. and Naythan: Asylum-seeking mother and U.S. citizen infant held in hotel by ICEColombian asylum seeker Valentina Galvis and her infant son, a U.S. citizen, were detained after a Chicago court hearing and held in an O'Hare hotel room for five days.Jun 9, 2025·Chicago, IL·Colombia·The Intercept,Injustice Watch📦,Chicago Sun-Times📦,Parriva📦,Occupy SF📦
Randy M.P.: Cuban barber seeking asylum held over a year after ICE courthouse arrestRandy Mesa Padrón, a 30-year-old Cuban barber who had attended all required appointments, was detained by ICE right after his asylum case was dismissed; his wife raised over $5,000 for his legal defense.Jun 8, 2025·Natchez, MS·Cuba·CiberCuba+1📦,Cuba Headlines📦,Hola Nación📦
Queens 11th grader detained by ICE outside courthouse during asylum hearingAn 11th grader from Queens was detained by ICE outside a courthouse while attending a scheduled asylum hearing. The student's whereabouts remain unknown to family, causing significant distress.Jun 7, 2025·Queens, NY·The City📦,Patch📦,Gothamist+1📦
Witness arrested by ICE at trial in front of wife and babyA witness testifying at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls was arrested by ICE in front of his wife and baby, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial.Jun 5, 2025·Sioux Falls, SD·KELO📦,KELOLAND📦,Dakota News Now📦
3-year-old among families arrested by ICE at San Antonio immigration courtSeveral families, including one with four children, were arrested outside San Antonio immigration court during scheduled hearings; a 3-year-old was put on a bus with his mother and taken away.Jun 5, 2025·San Antonio, TX·TPR📦,KSAT+1📦,KENS 5+1📦,News 4 San Antonio+1📦,SA Current📦
24-year-old transgender asylum seeker detained by ICE outside Portland Immigration CourtA 24-year-old transgender asylum seeker from Mexico, who fled rape and cartel threats, was detained outside a Portland courtroom in June 2025 after a hearing, with no lawyer present.Jun 2, 2025·Portland, OR·Mexico·OPB+1📦
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
Yasmir M.: Venezuelan asylum seeker with work permit detained by ICE after hearingYasmir Marquez, a Venezuelan asylum seeker with work authorization, was detained outside an El Paso federal building right after his May 29 hearing. Agents cited a document saying his case could be reopened; he is held in Chaparral, New Mexico.May 29, 2025·El Paso, TX·Venezuela·El Paso Matters📦,Latin Times📦
9-year-old Torrance student deported to Honduras with fatherA 9-year-old Torrance Elementary student, who had attended since first grade, was deported to Honduras with his 50-year-old father after a routine hearing. He said he was upset about leaving friends behind.May 29, 2025·Torrance, CA·Honduras·Univision📦,Los Angeles Times📦,ABC7📦,PageSuite Edition📦
At least eight immigrants arrested by ICE leaving San Diego immigration courtAt least eight people were arrested leaving San Diego's immigration court after their hearings, a tactic also used in New York, Miami, and Seattle. Lawyers say it discourages people from attending court.May 22, 2025·San Diego, CA·KPBS📦,San Diego Union-Tribune📦,NBC San Diego📦
Multiple migrants arrested by ICE outside Phoenix immigration court after hearingsSeveral people, including a Venezuelan man in his 20s awaiting a credible fear interview, were arrested outside Phoenix immigration court right after hearings, some after their cases were dismissed.May 21, 2025·Phoenix, Arizona·Venezuela·Newsweek+3📦,Tucson Sentinel📦,EIN News,Arizona Local News📦,Arizona Mirror📦,The New Republic📦
Dario Q.M.: Venezuelan immigrant arrested by federal agents at Chicago courthouse, defying judge's orderDario Quevedo Marquez, a Venezuelan immigrant, was arrested by federal agents leaving a Chicago courthouse after a misdemeanor hearing. His wife says agents warned her to stay quiet or face arrest herself.Apr 15, 2025·Chicago, IL·Venezuela·Block Club Chicago📦,Telemundo Chicago📦,Instagram📦
Hugo: Veteran's husband and father of five deported after ICE courthouse arrestHugo, a father of five married to a U.S. citizen veteran, was detained at a courthouse during his final residency hearing and deported to Mexico, though ICE later admitted it was a mistake.Social media onlyApr 12, 2025·Colorado·Mexico·Instagram📦
25 minors ordered deported in single morning, including 8-year-old girlTwenty-five children, including an 8-year-old Ecuadorian girl and a Guatemalan high school senior seeking asylum, were ordered deported in one morning by a judge who sometimes waived interpretation to speed hearings. The judge was later fired.Apr 2025·New York, NY·The New Yorker📦,ProPublica📦,Archive.is,Portside,5th News
Asad E.: Iranian political activist tortured in Iran held by ICE, facing deportationAsad Esmaeily, 35, fled Iran with his pregnant wife after being tortured for organizing protests, but his asylum claim was denied and he remains held while his case is appealed.Mar 20, 2025·TX·Iran·TIME📦,CBS News📦,MS Now📦
Man searches for wife taken by ICE at Broadview facilityA man searched for his wife of five years after she vanished during a court hearing at the Broadview ICE facility. He tracked her phone there, but the signal cut off and police offered no help.Mar 3, 2025·Broadview, ON·SSB Crack📦,Our Nigerian News📦,International Business Times,Instagram📦
Immigrant held 12 hours for ICE against Franklin County sheriff's own policyAn immigrant was held 12 hours in Franklin County Jail for ICE after posting bond, despite the sheriff's stated policy against honoring such requests. The sheriff acknowledged staff did not follow policy in this case.Mar 2025·Columbus, OH·WOSU📦,The Columbus Dispatch,Archive,Ohio Immigrant Alliance
