Aniceto H.R.: Soldier's father detained by ICE in front of his two sonsAniceto Hernandez-Reyna was detained at a gas station near Phoenix in front of his two younger sons while his daughter served in the Army. He remains held at Eloy Detention Center despite a pending request for parole.May 16, 2026·Phoenix, AZ·Mexico·ABC News📦,OAF Nation📦,SSB Crack,Memesita,1 News Day
U.S. citizen and four others arrested by ICE in Geneva, New YorkA U.S. citizen and four others, including men driving to work, were arrested in Geneva, New York, on May 14; one was later released after proving citizenship. Community rallies continued into late May.May 14, 2026·Geneva, NY·Spectrum Local News📦,Finger Lakes 1📦,Finger Lakes Daily News
Darwin G.R.: Pittsfield High School graduate, 20, arrested by ICE outside Burger KingDarwin Andres Gordon-Ruiz, 20, a 2025 Pittsfield High graduate from Colombia, was arrested outside a Burger King the morning he was due in court. He is now held at Plymouth County Correctional Facility and has filed for release.May 12, 2026·Pittsfield, MA·Colombia·Berkshire Eagle📦,Live 95.9📦
Three fruit vendors detained by ICE near elementary school in Los AngelesThree fruit vendors from Puebla, Mexico were detained near a Catholic elementary school in Boyle Heights as they prepared their produce carts around 8:35 a.m. Monday, caught on home surveillance video.May 10, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·The LA Local📦,Instagram+1📦
Maria L.M.: Oregon mother caring for stroke survivor husband held four months by ICEMaria Trinidad Loya Medina, an Albany, Oregon resident of 20 years and caregiver to her stroke-surviving husband, was detained while shopping and held four months. A judge ordered her released in May, citing harm to her family.May 8, 2026·Albany, OR·Mexico·CNN📦,KVAL+1📦,KLCC📦,KGW+2📦,Register-Guard📦,Statesman Journal📦,Readers ID📦,Texas Tribune📦,KOIN📦,Yahoo News📦,AOL📦,Ubirata Online📦,OPB📦,SSB Crack📦,Irish Times📦,Democrat Herald+1📦,NBC 16📦,GoFundMe,Instagram📦
105 detained in Idaho racetrack raid that separated children from parentsA raid at an Idaho horse track detained 105 undocumented people, including children separated from parents. Some say they were coerced into deportation without contacting family or lawyers.May 6, 2026·Wilder, ID·Boise State Public Radio📦,KTVB📦,KIVI TV📦,Stocktonia📦,Idaho Statesman+2📦,CDA Press📦
40-year-old Mexican man arrested by ICE in ChicagoA 40-year-old Mexican man was arrested by ICE after Chicago police released him under the city's sanctuary policies, despite a federal reentry warrant. He had previously been deported in 2022.May 6, 2026·Chicago, IL·Mexico·ICE📦,Total News📦,Law Enforcement Today,Harbingers Daily,The Answer San Diego
Thirteen arrested as thousands join peaceful Portland May Day marchesThousands marched peacefully for May Day, linking labor and immigrant rights; twelve people were arrested near an ICE facility and during a hotel sit-in, with one officer hospitalized.May 2, 2026·Portland, OR·KGW📦,KATU📦,KPTV📦
Several protesters arrested at Portland ICE facility on May DaySeveral hundred protesters gathered at Portland's ICE facility on May Day; police moved in after some marched onto the driveway and rattled its gate, making multiple arrests.May 2, 2026·Portland, OR·KPTV📦,KATU📦,The Oregonian
Oscar O.: Man with baby escapes ICE arrest after activists intervene in New HavenOscar Ocampo, a 41-year-old from Ecuador, was holding his seven-month-old son during a daycare drop-off when ICE agents tried to arrest him. Neighbors and activists intervened, and agents left after about 20 minutes without detaining him.May 1, 2026·New Haven, CT·Ecuador·CT Mirror📦,New Haven Independent📦,Instagram📦
Three men arrested by ICE in Asheville, two only for being presentThree men were arrested during an ICE operation on Brevard Street in Asheville. A witness said two were detained only for being present with the man agents were targeting.May 1, 2026·Asheville, NC·Enlace Latino NC📦,Instagram📦
Woman detained by ICE while walking dog in publicA woman was detained by ICE agents while walking her dog in public, the arrest happening within seconds and leaving her dog behind, confused and distressed.Social media onlyMay 1, 2026·Instagram📦
Israel M. and Max M.: Teen Congolese brothers zip-tied, detained by ICE at Mississippi bus stopIsrael, 18, and Max Makoka, 15, Congolese brothers on student visas, were zip-tied at a Mississippi bus stop in front of classmates. Both were released after a week.Apr 30, 2026·Diamondhead, MS·DR Congo·NOLA.com📦,Channel 2 Now📦,Mississippi Free Press+2📦,The Advocate📦,Tippah News📦,Seattle Times📦,Sun Herald+1📦,The Filipino Chronicle📦,Austin American-Statesman📦,WLBT📦,Change.org📦,Instagram+2📦
Maine residents arrested protesting ICE detention conditions in MassachusettsAbout 40 protesters, including Maine residents and faith leaders, gathered at a Massachusetts ICE office in April 2026 to oppose overcrowded, unsanitary detention conditions. Between 9 and 12 were arrested and later released.Apr 30, 2026·Burlington, MA·Maine Public📦,WGME📦,WBUR📦,Boston.com📦
Santiago M.: Father of five detained by ICE as family got new home keysSantiago Medrano was detained the same day his family received keys to their new home. His wife and their five children are now raising money to cover his legal costs while he remains held.Fundraiser onlyApr 28, 2026·San Bernardino, CA·GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
16-year-old U.S. citizen struck, 14-year-old grabbed by neck by ICE in TexasA 16-year-old U.S. citizen was struck in the face and a 14-year-old girl was grabbed by the neck during an ICE operation in Edinburg, Texas, on April 23, 2026.Social media onlyApr 23, 2026·Pueblo De Palmas, TX·Instagram+3📦,Twitter/X📦
Two minors injured fleeing ICE agents posing as contractors in Murfreesboro, TennesseeAgents disguised as contractors lured children with a $100 job offer in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Two minors fell from a balcony fleeing them, suffering leg injuries, and one avoided treatment out of fear.Apr 22, 2026·Murfreesboro, TN·Instagram📦,Reddit
Russian asylum seeker detained after nearly four years on paroleDzhokhar Gutsiev, a Russian asylum seeker, was detained in April 2026 while traveling for work after nearly four years on parole with no criminal record. A court ordered his immediate release, finding his parole was revoked without justification.Apr 20, 2026·Imperial County, CA·Russia·CourtListener📦,Habeas Dockets📦
Yechiel F.: 43-year-old Lakewood man arrested by HSI for extradition to IsraelA 43-year-old Lakewood, New Jersey resident was arrested under a U.S.-Israel extradition treaty after Israeli authorities sought him on charges from 2020 to 2023.Apr 17, 2026·Lakewood, NJ·Israel·ICE📦,U.S. Marshals Service📦,Jewish News Syndicate📦,Englebrook Independent News📦
Person detained by immigration agents while pumping gas in Easton, MarylandA person was detained by immigration agents while fueling a car at a gas station in Easton, Maryland, in broad daylight, security camera footage showed.Apr 16, 2026·Easton, MD·CNN📦,Mundo Now📦,Instagram📦
