Force used
Force on family or bystanders
Physical force was used on a relative, child, observer, or bystander, not only the arrest target.
Documented in 28 states. Every well-documented story coded this way, grouped by state. See what accompanies it →
Arizona
Luis S.: Phoenix man, 58, injured by ICE while buying wood, son arrestedLuis Silas, 58, was thrown to the ground and injured while buying wood for a bookcase; his son was arrested after stepping in to protect him. Silas was held three days with little food.Phoenix, AZ · Sep 25, 2026 · WTOP, The Independent, Bastille Post
Steven D.: Observer filming immigration operation pepper-sprayed by masked ICE agent in South TucsonSteven Davis, a volunteer observer, was pepper-sprayed by a masked ICE officer while documenting an enforcement operation at a Tucson Walgreens. The city council voted to investigate the incident.Tucson, AZ · Apr 6, 2026 · KOLD, USA Today, Tucson Spotlight +2
Protesters pepper-sprayed by ICE agent during Zipps Sports Grill raid in PhoenixAbout 50 protesters standing on a Phoenix sidewalk, not blocking any vehicles, were pepper-sprayed by an agent leaving a Zipps Sports Grill raid on January 27, 2026; one fell to the ground in pain.Phoenix, AZ · Jan 27, 2026 · Phoenix New Times, The Arizona Republic, Record Courier +2
Adelita G.: Congresswoman pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during Tucson raid protestArizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was pepper-sprayed and pushed by ICE agents outside a Tucson taco restaurant after identifying herself as a member of Congress during a protest.Tucson, AZ · Dec 5, 2025 · Action News 5, The Intercept, NBC News +1
California
Zach C.: U.S. citizen observer pepper-sprayed by ICE agent at Santa Barbara County JailZach Cosseboom, a 12-year Santa Barbara resident and UC employee, was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent while volunteering as an observer at the county jail, also hitting his wife.“I literally had my hands up and they came and pepper sprayed me.” — Zach CosseboomSanta Barbara, CA · Sep 15, 2026 · Noozhawk, Eyes On Ice
Jeane W.: Immigration protest organizer sentenced to 45 days of home detentionJeane Wong, a San Diego immigration protest organizer, was sentenced to 45 days of home detention after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal officer during a July apartment complex operation.San Diego, CA · Jul 1, 2026 · iNews Source, San Diego Union-Tribune, Inland Valley Press Online +5
Brian G.: U.S. citizen pinned against gate by Border Patrol agents over his birthplaceBrian Gavidia, a 29-year-old U.S. citizen born in East Los Angeles, was pinned against a fence by Border Patrol agents at his car lot and had to close his business afterward.“I’m American, bro!” — Brian GavidiaMontebello, CA · Jun 14, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, My News 13, Bloomberg Law News +14
Juan Carlos R.D.: U.S. citizen beaten and detained by ICE while filming father's arrestJuan Carlos Ramirez Diaz, a U.S. citizen from Oxnard, was pepper-sprayed, beaten, and tased while filming his father's arrest, then held before being released the next day. He has since filed a claim against the federal government.Oxnard, CA · May 26, 2026 · KEYT, The Oregonian, Chron
Sean B.C.: Los Angeles journalist struck in head by ICE tear gas canisterJournalist Sean Beckner-Carmitchel was struck in the head by a tear gas canister while covering an ICE raid protest in Paramount. He has now filed a federal claim over the incident.Paramount, CA · May 25, 2026 · The Dissenter, The Guardian, Press Freedom Tracker +2
Rafie Ollah S.: 79-year-old U.S. citizen tackled by ICE agents suffers brain injuryRafie Ollah Shouhed, 79, a U.S. citizen and Van Nuys car wash owner who had recent heart surgery, was tackled and had a knee pressed on his neck during a September raid, suffering broken ribs and a brain injury.Los Angeles, CA · May 21, 2026 · ABC News, Latin Times, ABC News +11
16-year-old handcuffed as HSI agents raid activists' homes in Ventura CountyA 16-year-old boy and an activist were handcuffed as over 100 federal agents raided the homes of volunteers with a Ventura County immigrant rights group and seized devices; no arrests were made.Oxnard, CA · May 14, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, KEYT, The Guardian +8
Gilberto G.C.: Autistic DACA recipient put in chokehold by ICE at Florida homeGilberto García, a 26-year-old autistic DACA recipient, was placed in a chokehold and jailed at his Florida home while his renewal was pending; he was released two days later.“Me dio miedo que pues ya no iba a ver a mi madre. Fue muy doloroso para mí.” — Gilberto GarcíaLos Angeles, CA · Apr 19, 2026 · Univision, CBS12, Gulf Coast News Now +2
Tucker C.: USC freshman loses eye after DHS fires projectile at protestTucker Collins, 18, a USC freshman photographing a protest, lost his right eye after a DHS officer fired a projectile at him, fracturing his eye socket.Los Angeles, CA · Apr 8, 2026 · Scripps News, ABC News, ABC7
Protester struck twice by CBP officer's vehicle outside LA detention centerA woman protesting outside a Los Angeles federal detention center was struck twice by a CBP vehicle leaving the facility on March 14, 2026, landing on the hood before falling to the curb.Los Angeles, CA · Mar 14, 2026 · CBS News, Standing Record
Pregnant woman struck by rubber bullet at LA anti-ICE protestA pregnant woman was struck in the stomach by a rubber bullet fired by a federal agent while observing an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles on a Saturday night.Los Angeles, CA · Mar 13, 2026 · CBS News, ABC7, FOX 11 Los Angeles +2
Doug H.: 80-year-old defense attorney pepper-sprayed, tackled by ICE agents in Santa BarbaraDoug Hayes, an 80-year-old defense attorney, was pepper-sprayed and tackled by ICE agents in Santa Barbara after intervening in the arrest of a 27-year-old man. He plans to sue.Santa Barbara, CA · Feb 25, 2026 · CBS News, Santa Barbara Independent, KEYT +2
High school students protesting ICE raids charged by LAPD in riot gearHundreds of high school students marched from City Hall to a Los Angeles detention center to protest ICE raids when LAPD in riot gear charged them, injuring and arresting at least two minors.Los Angeles, CA · Feb 5, 2026 · LA Taco, CBS News, WSWS
Woman thrown to ground, protesters pepper-sprayed by ICE in Ventura CountyA woman observing an ICE operation outside the Ventura County Sheriff's Office was thrown to the ground, and an agent then pepper-sprayed the crowd of witnesses documenting the scene.Ventura County, CA · Feb 2, 2026 · CBS News, Noozhawk, Edhat +1
Veronica M.: CNN reporter hit with pepper spray during Los Angeles ICE facility protestCNN correspondent Veronica Miracle was pepper-sprayed while reporting live as protesters pushed Homeland Security officers back into an ICE facility in Los Angeles. She kept reporting through the coughing.Los Angeles, CA · Jan 31, 2026 · Mediaite, CNN, CBS News +3
Community observers pepper-sprayed by ICE agent during Santa Barbara enforcement operationCommunity members documenting an ICE operation near a Santa Barbara elementary school were pepper-sprayed and pushed by a masked agent, including Beth Goodman, who was handing out ICE resource information.Santa Barbara, CA · Jan 28, 2026 · Santa Barbara Independent, City of Santa Barbara, Edhat +1
Kaden R.: 21-year-old protester blinded by federal officer's projectile at Santa Ana ICE protestKaden Rummler, a 21-year-old college student, was struck in the face by a federal officer's projectile at close range during a January 13, 2026 Santa Ana protest, permanently blinding him in one eye and fracturing his skull.Santa Ana, CA · Jan 13, 2026 · Democracy Now, CBS News, KCRA
Kaden R.: Anti-ICE protester permanently blinded by DHS agent in Santa AnaKaden Rummler, 21, was struck in the face by a nonlethal round during a Santa Ana protest, leaving shrapnel in his eyes and face and permanently blinding his left eye.Santa Ana, CA · Jan 10, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, Tchncs Discussion, Hard Pass +3
Britain R.: Protester shot in face by Homeland Security officers at anti-ICE rally, blindedBritain Rodriguez, 31, an Orange County after-school program supervisor, was shot in the face by Homeland Security officers at a January 9 anti-ICE protest, causing severe vision loss and a cataract.Santa Ana, CA · Jan 9, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, Infosec, Peach Pie ATL +2
Dennis Q.: U.S. citizen father arrested by ICE, agents drive off with his toddlerDennis Quiñonez, 32, a U.S. citizen, was separated from his 1-year-old daughter during a Home Depot parking lot arrest; she returned with a bruise and rash. He was freed on bond after two days.Cypress Park, CA · Nov 6, 2025 · Carrillo Firm, CBS News, The LA Local +2
U.S. citizen father detained in Home Depot raid, agents take 1-year-old daughterA 32-year-old U.S. citizen was detained during a Home Depot raid in Los Angeles while agents drove off in his car with his 1-year-old daughter inside, who returned with a bruised cheek.Los Angeles, California · Nov 5, 2025 · The LA Local, Associated Press, TIME +5
Brooke B.: Two U.S. citizens detained by ICE at San Diego grocery storeBrooke Benner, an American citizen and mother, was handcuffed by ICE agents outside a San Diego grocery store after filming them detain another man. A second citizen nearby was tackled; both were held about seven hours and released without charges.San Diego, CA · Sep 16, 2025 · NBC San Diego, Daylight San Diego
Francisco L.: Father shot at by ICE near teenage son, detained for monthsFrancisco Longoria was driving with his family, including his teenage son, when masked agents shot at his truck near where the boy sat. He was later detained for months before charges were dropped.San Bernardino, CA · Aug 22, 2025 · CBS News, Patch, KTLA +6
Isaac D.: U.S. citizen tackled and detained by ICE agents outside Anaheim car washIsaac Dominguez, a U.S. citizen, was tackled and detained by immigration agents outside an Anaheim car wash after stopping to clean his car; he was released hours later without charges.“Not to sound like a hero, but I've always been one to stand up for the little guy and it being close to home — that being my people — I didn't think, I just had to do something about it.” — Isaac DominguezAnaheim, CA · Aug 16, 2025 · Orange Juice Blog, Voice of OC, Los Angeles Times +5
Farmworker dies in 30-foot fall during ICE raid on California farmsA 56-year-old farmworker died falling from a greenhouse roof during a two-day raid on Glass House Farms that detained 361 adults and 14 minors. A 22-year-old nurse assistant was tear-gassed while supporting her detained father.Camarillo, CA · Jul 11, 2025 · Common Dreams, The Guardian, Reuters +2
Vanessa V.: Attorney hit by six rubber bullets in Glass House Farms ICE raidVentura attorney Vanessa Valdez, acting as a legal observer, was shot six times with rubber bullets and tear-gassed during a July 2025 farm raid. She filed a claim for medical and lost-wage compensation.Camarillo, CA · Jul 10, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, Standing Record +1
Protesters dragged and injured by ICE agents at SF immigration courtA protester outside San Francisco's immigration court was dragged by a federal agents' vehicle and nearly run over; she said she was left cut and bleeding after falling from the hood.San Francisco, CA · July 2025 · ACLU, Mission Local, San Francisco Standard +1
Selena H.R.: Salvadoran taco vendor detained by masked ICE agents in Los AngelesSelena Vanessa Hernández Ramírez, 25, a Salvadoran taco vendor, was detained by masked, unidentified ICE agents outside a Ladera Heights Home Depot on June 23, with agents using tear gas on bystanders who intervened.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 27, 2025 · La República, La Nación, El Tiempo
Federal agents throw flash bangs at people filming Maywood car wash raidProtesters recording a Maywood car wash immigration operation were hit with a flash bang grenade after a minor crash led agents to briefly detain a driver, who was later released.Maywood, CA · Jun 20, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, NBC Los Angeles
Man photographing license plate faces ICE agent's drawn gun in PasadenaA man photographing a vehicle's license plate near a Pasadena bus stop had a gun pointed at him by an ICE agent, who then left without explanation. Others were taken from a nearby burger stand during the same operation.Pasadena, CA · Jun 18, 2025 · Newsweek, KTLA, Latin Times
Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants injured or killed in immigration raidsJuan Carlos Ramirez, a U.S. citizen, was pepper-sprayed and beaten during a raid on his father's Oxnard shop; he and dozens of others, including an attorney shot with rubber bullets, are seeking $260 million for injuries from immigration enforcement operations.Oxnard, CA · Jun 16, 2025 · Ur All News, Cash Winner, Los Angeles Times
Christian C.C.: Father dragged from ICE-rammed car with infant inside in Boyle HeightsChristian Damian Cerno-Camacho, 27, a U.S. citizen, was pulled from his car in Boyle Heights after agents rammed it with multiple vehicles and fired gas rounds; his partner, toddler and infant were inside but unhurt.Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California · Jun 11, 2025 · ABC7, FOX 11 Los Angeles, Univision +6
Christian C.: U.S. citizen carpenter arrested by ICE, car rammed with children insideChristian Cerna, 28, a U.S. citizen carpenter whose father was deported when he was a boy, was arrested after agents rammed his car with his partner and children inside; a judge called it vindictive.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 11, 2025 · The Guardian, Al Mayadeen (English), Fascism News +2
Lauren T.: Australian journalist shot with rubber bullet while covering LA protestsAustralian correspondent Lauren Tomasi was shot with a rubber bullet while reporting on air from the LA protests, despite being clearly identified as press. Australia's prime minister later said she was sore but unharmed.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 9, 2025 · CNN, ABC7, ABC7 News +1
Cary L.A.: Pregnant U.S. citizen detained by ICE agents, hospitalized with stomach painsCary López Alvarado, 28, a U.S. citizen nine months pregnant, was shoved during her arrest by immigration agents in Hawthorne and later hospitalized a day for stomach pains.Hawthorne, CA · Jun 9, 2025 · NBC News, KTLA, NBC Los Angeles +1- Nick S.: British journalist struck by less-lethal round at ICE protests needs surgeryBritish journalist Nick Stern, 60, who has lived in the U.S. for 18 years, was shot in the leg by a less-lethal round while covering LA protests, requiring emergency surgery.Los Angeles County, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · The Dissenter, Channel 4, Metro +1
- Lexis-Olivier R.: LA Taco reporter pepper-sprayed and shoved by police while covering ICE protestLA Taco reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray was pepper-sprayed and shoved by police while visibly wearing press credentials at a protest outside a detention center, suffering burning that lasted for hours.Paramount, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · Press Freedom Tracker, The Dissenter, Radio Free +1
- Reporter with asthma suffers concussion from HSI rubber bullet at ICE protestA reporter with asthma was shot with a pepper ball and later a rubber bullet by federal agents while covering ICE protests on consecutive days, leaving her with a concussion and ongoing symptoms.Paramount, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · The Dissenter, Prism Reports, Press Freedom Tracker +1
- Ben C.: Journalist wearing press pass shot twice by LA Sheriff's deputiesJournalist Ben Camacho was shot twice by sheriff's deputies while covering an anti-ICE protest despite wearing a visible press pass, injuring his elbow and knee. He is now suing the department.Paramount, CA · Jun 7, 2025 · The Dissenter, First Amendment Coalition, Press Freedom Tracker +2
Jenny R.: U.S. citizen mother, children inside as federal agents blast Huntington Park doorJenny Ramirez and her 1-year-old and 6-year-old children were inside their Huntington Park home when agents set off an explosive that blew off the front door, giving no warning though all were U.S. citizens.“I told them, ‘You guys didn’t have to do this, you scared my son, my baby,’” — Jenny RamirezHuntington Park, CA · June 2025 · ACLU, The Guardian, NBC Los Angeles
U.S. citizen children, 14 and 17, handcuffed as parents detained in OceansideThe Robles Ortega family was woken in Oceanside when agents broke windows, set off flashbangs and sent in a drone, handcuffing the parents and their 17- and 14-year-old U.S. citizen children until neighbors stepped in.Oceanside, CA · June 2025 · ACLU, NBC San Diego, KPBS
Lucas S.: German man held over two weeks by ICE at San Diego borderLucas Sielaff, 25, was detained after trying to cross from Tijuana to see his American fiancée, then chose to leave the country after weeks in custody.San Diego, CA · Feb 18, 2025 · 10News, PBS, NBC San Diego
Colorado
Hayam G.: Mother of five denied care, nearly deported despite orderHayam El Gamal, an Egyptian mother of five held for over a year in Texas detention, was denied care for a chest growth and pericardial effusion, then nearly deported on a jet before a federal judge intervened.“attempt to remove the El Gamal family is in violation of a federal court order and must be halted immediately. The rights of the entire population and the most basic principles of separation of powers are at stake.” — Eric LeeDenver, CO · Apr 27, 2026 · The Mirror, Meyka, U.S. News & World Report +29
Protesters pepper sprayed outside Durango ICE office after Mancos detentionA longtime Durango resident of 22 years was detained at a Mancos trailer park, prompting about a dozen protesters to block agents at the Durango ICE office. Federal agents used pepper spray and Tasers to clear them.Durango, CO · Jan 3, 2026 · Durango Herald, Durango Local, The Journal +1
Fernando J.S.: Asylum father, kids detained by ICE in ColoradoFernando Jaramillo Solano, a Colombian asylum-seeker with no criminal record, was detained with his two children while driving them to school in Durango. ICE admitted he was not its target; the family was later sent back to Colombia.Durango, CO · Oct 31, 2025 · CBS News, 9News, Colorado Sun +6
Franci S.: 57-year-old protester put in chokehold, thrown down hill outside Colorado ICE facilityFranci Stagi, 57, was put in a chokehold and thrown down a grassy embankment by a masked officer during an October 28 protest outside a Durango, Colorado ICE office, video showed.Durango, CO · Oct 28, 2025 · Westword, 9News, NPR
Protester put in chokehold, thrown down embankment by CBP officer in DurangoA protester outside a Durango ICE facility was grabbed by the hair, put in a chokehold, and thrown down an embankment by a CBP officer. State prosecutors filed assault charges against him in April 2026.Durango, CO · October 2025 · ACLU, Colorado Sun, Reuters
Jose A.: Alamosa family with 1-month-old stopped at gunpoint by ICE, car window smashedJose Aguilera, 33, was arrested at gunpoint after agents smashed his car window while his partner and 1-month-old baby were inside, as the family left a courthouse in Alamosa. The arrest violated a Colorado law barring ICE actions near courthouses.Alamosa, CO · Sep 24, 2025 · Colorado Sun, 9News, CourtListener
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.Denver, CO · June 2025 · ACLU, Denver Post, 9News
Connecticut
Welington A.D.: Man arrested by about ten ICE agents at Meriden courthouseWelington Leonel Almara-Diaz was arrested by about ten ICE agents inside a Connecticut courthouse, sparking a confrontation in which a woman fell and at least one person was injured.Meriden, CT · Oct 1, 2026 · CT Mirror, CT Public, NBC Connecticut
Deng D.K.D.: SCSU basketball player arrested by ICE at airport checkpoint, held 12 daysDeng Dhieu Kuach Deng, 19, a freshman basketball player from South Sudan, was handcuffed at a Connecticut airport TSA checkpoint while heading to visit his girlfriend, and held 12 days before release.“The idea that people are being detained and arrested at the Tweed Airport should be repulsive to anybody who lives in our community. We don’t want ICE here. We want them gone. It’s instilling fear across communities irrespective of immigration status,” — Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law CenterNew Haven, CT · Sep 28, 2026 · New Haven Independent, CT Mirror, Patch +3- Nancy B. and Madeline G.: Activist pepper-sprayed by ICE agent, another hospitalized outside Meriden courthouseNancy Burton, a Meriden resident monitoring ICE activity, was pepper-sprayed outside the courthouse, while fellow activist Madeline Gallagher was pushed down and briefly lost consciousness during the same confrontation.Meriden, CT · Sep 23, 2026 · CT Mirror, WOL, CT Public +2
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.New Haven, CT · May 1, 2026 · CT Mirror, New Haven Independent
Federal officers drive through anti-ICE protest, striking one personA protester was struck when federal officers drove through a crowd outside Hartford's federal building during a January 8 vigil for Renee Macklin Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent.Hartford, CT · Jan 8, 2026 · WBUR, Register-Guard, ABC News +2
Florida
U.S. citizen punched by ICE agent during Naples Manor van stopA U.S. citizen was punched by an ICE agent during a work van stop in Naples Manor after community members arrived to document it, prompting an advocacy group to plan an Oct. 2 protest.Naples Manor, FL · Oct 2, 2026 · Naples News, WPBF
Black bystander handcuffed by Border Patrol agent over immigrant assumptionA Black man with no connection to a traffic stop was handcuffed by a Border Patrol agent in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, who told him it was 'because you're an immigrant' before releasing him minutes later.Lake Worth Beach, FL · Aug 21, 2026 · International Business Times, WDC News 6
Joey M.: U.S. citizen Coast Guard veteran mistakenly detained by CBP on cruise shipJose 'Joey' Martinez, a U.S. citizen and Coast Guard veteran, was handcuffed aboard a cruise ship after his name matched someone else's warrant. His wife was tackled filming it; he was released without charges.Miami, FL · Jan 7, 2026 · Univision, Miami New Times, KTAR +4
18-year-old U.S. citizen told he has no rights, arrested at traffic stopAn 18-year-old U.S. citizen was detained during a Florida traffic stop even after his mother showed officers his Social Security card. An officer told him, 'You don't have any rights here.'North Palm Beach, FL · July 2025 · ACLU, USA Today, The Guardian
Kenny L.: 18-year-old U.S. citizen held six hours by Border Patrol at traffic stopKenny Laynez, 18, a U.S. citizen, was held six hours and pushed face-down by agents during a May 2 traffic stop to a landscaping job. A coworker was tasered twice.North Palm Beach, FL · May 2, 2025 · USA Today, Palm Beach Post, NBC Miami +2
Idaho
SueHey: 14-year-old U.S. citizen zip-tied during ICE raid in Wilder, IdahoA 14-year-old U.S. citizen named SueHey was zip-tied during a raid that detained 105 immigrants at an Idaho horse racing venue. The ACLU is suing over alleged mistreatment of families, including force used against children.Wilder, ID · Jun 16, 2026 · Resluth Dublin, Idaho Capital Sun, DocumentCloud +2
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.Wilder, ID · May 6, 2026 · Boise State Public Radio, KTVB, KIVI TV +3- Father of five held in Wyoming jails after Idaho ICE raidA Mexican father of five who worked in the U.S. two decades was detained in an Oct. 19 Idaho raid and held in Wyoming jails. A judge ordered a bond hearing within seven days.“He has always said he works his butt off for us, and we can pay him back by becoming who we want to be in life,” — his daughterWilder, ID · Oct 19, 2025 · WyoFile, Cap City News, Trib.com +1
Illinois
Protesters tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed for weeks outside Broadview, Illinois ICE facilityProtesters outside the Broadview, Illinois ICE facility have faced tear gas, pepper spray and baton rounds over several weeks, with a congressional candidate and Evanston's mayor among those arrested on October 4.“They have the right, right to say, 'Y'all gotta leave, arrest them.' But they didn't. They chose instead to be violent and, like, push us and throw us to the ground and drag us.” — A'keishaBroadview, IL · Sep 19, 2026 · The Guardian, Block Club Chicago, Chicago Tribune +8
Children zip-tied and left without clothing in federal raid on Chicago apartmentsDozens of Chicago residents, including children who were zip-tied, were detained in a September 30 raid targeting alleged gang ties; no charges were filed and 17 detainees later sought $85 million in damages.Chicago, IL · Aug 2, 2026 · WBEZ, FOX 32 Chicago, Boston Globe +9
Domer M.S.: Venezuelan man Tasered by ICE agents while handcuffed in Chicago's Albany ParkDomer Jesus Martinez-Sifontes, a Venezuelan man who arrived in 2023, was tasered while handcuffed on the ground in Chicago as an ICE vehicle struck a bystander's car nearby.Chicago, IL · Jun 21, 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times, CBS News, FOX 32 Chicago +4
Jessie F.: Chicago alderperson shoved and handcuffed by ICE agents at hospitalChicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes was shoved and handcuffed by masked federal agents at a hospital in October 2025 while questioning their warrant; she sued the government in May 2026.Chicago, IL · May 18, 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times, CBS News, Windy City Times +4
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.Chicago, IL · Nov 27, 2025 · NBC Chicago, CBS News, Chicago Sun-Times +2
Rafael V.: 1-year-old girl and father allegedly pepper-sprayed by ICE near ChicagoRafael Veraza and his 1-year-old daughter were allegedly pepper-sprayed by ICE agents while grocery shopping near Chicago. The family held a news conference; DHS disputes the allegation.Chicago, IL · Nov 11, 2025 · Washington Post, MSN, Associated Press +5
1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in CiceroA 1-year-old was struck by pepper spray fired from a moving vehicle at cars leaving a Cicero Sam's Club parking lot, video of the incident showed.Cicero, IL · Nov 8, 2025 · TURNTO10, Chicago Sun-Times, Ino
Alan G.: ICE agents point rifles at bystanders during Northbrook apartment arrestAgents pointed rifles at bystanders and tried to break down doors during a 50-minute operation at a Northbrook apartment complex, arresting Alan Eduardo Garcia as residents confronted and filmed them.Northbrook, IL · Nov 5, 2025 · Chicago Tribune, Evanston Roundtable, FOX 32 Chicago
Chicago protesters hit with tear gas by ICE and Border Patrol agentsChicago residents who gathered to protest a federal vehicle pursuit and arrest of two undocumented immigrants were met with tear gas, which also exposed 13 police officers, amid near-daily reported violations of a court order limiting crowd-control tactics.Chicago, IL · Nov 1, 2025 · Associated Press, Real News Network, Bellingcat +5
Edgar R.: U.S. citizen tased in face by ICE agents outside 7-Eleven, hospitalizedEdgar Ruiz, a U.S. citizen born in Chicago, was tased in the face outside a 7-Eleven while trying to hold his car door shut during his father's arrest. He was hospitalized; his father remains detained.Des Plaines, IL · Oct 31, 2025 · CBS News
Sarah P. and Leia: 2-year-old tear-gassed during Border Patrol enforcement in Chicago neighborhoodSarah Parise and her 2-year-old daughter Leia were tear-gassed without warning while walking near a Chicago field during a Border Patrol operation that led to one arrest.Chicago, IL · Oct 25, 2025 · NBC News, The Independent
U.S. citizen student zip-tied by federal agents on way to schoolA junior at Benito Juarez High School in Chicago's Little Village was zip-tied and detained by federal agents on his way to school on Oct. 23, 2025. The U.S. citizen was released to his family about 3 p.m. that day.Chicago, IL · Oct 23, 2025 · CBS News, NBC News
Two students detained, allegedly beaten by agents at Little Village ICE protestsTwo Benito Juarez students were among at least five people detained during a second day of Little Village immigration operations, with one left bloodied; a teacher noticed a student missing during attendance. Agents also used tear gas on protesters.Chicago, IL · Oct 23, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, The Independent +2
Lesly G.: Pregnant woman with 10-month-old in car faces ICE agent's raised gunLesly Guevara, who is pregnant, honked to warn neighbors of nearby ICE agents while driving with her fiancé and 10-month-old son, then said an agent raised his gun at her car.“I feared for my life and their life, but I felt like I am sick and tired of people taking advantage of my people going through all of this, so I had to do something.” — Lesly GuevaraBerwyn, IL · Oct 21, 2025 · Newsweek, CBS News, Sacramento Bee +6
Warren K.: U.S. citizen, 19, tackled and detained by Border Patrol at WalgreensWarren King, 19, a U.S. citizen from Chicago, was tackled by masked agents at a Walgreens during an unrelated chase and held for hours despite bystanders saying he was a citizen. He was released without charges but suffered injuries.Chicago, IL · Oct 14, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, ABC News, NBC News +4
Border Patrol ignored orders, gassed Chicago neighborhood during chaseAn 18-minute Border Patrol chase through Chicago's East Side on October 14 ended in a crash after agents blew a tire, contradicting DHS's account of an authorized maneuver.Chicago, IL · Oct 14, 2025 · Unraveled Press, Borderless Magazine, Chicago Reader
Tear gas near Chicago school traumatizes children during ICE raidHundreds of children, including first-graders and toddlers as young as 14 months, were exposed to tear gas near Funston Elementary School during an October 3 Chicago immigration operation.Chicago, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · The Intercept, Real News Network, NBC Chicago +7
Kyle F.: Protester held eight hours without charges at Broadview ICE facilityProtester Kyle Frankovich was thrown to the ground, zip-tied and held for eight hours without charges outside the Broadview facility as Secretary Kristi Noem passed by with cameras; his fiancée was later pepper-sprayed at the same site.Broadview, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · CBS News, NBC News
Families report children zip-tied, separated from parents in South Shore raidFamilies in Chicago's South Shore reported children zip-tied, separated from parents, and held for hours during an Oct. 1 raid where 37 people were arrested, including a U.S. citizen left zip-tied outside for nearly three hours.Chicago, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, Illinois Department of Law Enforcement +2- Chicago residents zip-tied for hours without charges in ICE sweepsFifteen U.S. citizens and legal residents, including a township trustee and a Harvard data scientist zip-tied for hours without charges, filed complaints alleging excessive force during Chicago-area immigration sweeps.Chicago, IL · Oct 3, 2025 · Capitol News Illinois, Block Club Chicago, 933 The Drive
Two men chased by federal agents into Gurnee high schoolTwo men were chased by federal agents from Waukegan onto a Gurnee high school campus during arrival, with one arrested in a classroom in front of students; a pastor recording the scene was threatened with pepper spray.Gurnee, IL · October 2025 · ACLU, ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times +1
Police officers repeatedly exposed to ICE tear gas outside Broadview facilityBroadview's police chief opened three criminal investigations after his officers were repeatedly exposed to tear gas ICE deployed during protests outside a detention facility in the village.Broadview, IL · Sep 30, 2025 · Newsweek, Press TV, CBS News +2
Dave D.: Photographer shot with pepper balls at Illinois ICE facilityFreelance photojournalist Dave Decker was shot multiple times with pepper balls while covering protests outside an Illinois ICE facility, after officers appeared to single him out.Broadview, IL · Sep 27, 2025 · Press Freedom Tracker, Radio Free
Leigh K.: Journalist shot in face, head with pepper balls at Broadview ICE facilityJournalist Leigh Kunkel was shot in the face and head with pepper balls by federal officers while covering a protest outside the Broadview, Illinois ICE facility in September 2025.Broadview, IL · Sep 26, 2025 · Press Freedom Tracker, CBS News, Radio Free
Green card holder hospitalized, protesters tear-gassed in ICE actions in three citiesA Guatemalan permanent resident named Hilda was forcibly detained in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and hospitalized, amid ICE actions in New York, Chicago and Boston that also saw a woman shoved in court and tear gas used on protesters.New York, Chicago, Boston, Massachusetts, Illinois · Sep 25, 2025 · Asia One, The Star, MS Now +2
Congressional candidates teargassed at Broadview ICE protestCongressional candidates Daniel Biss, Kat Abughazaleh and Bushra Amiwala were teargassed and, in Abughazaleh's case, thrown to the ground during a protest at the Broadview ICE facility.Broadview, Illinois · Sep 19, 2025 · TURNTO10, Daily Northwestern, Evanston Now +1
Kat A.: Congressional candidate thrown to ground, protesters tear-gassed at Broadview ICE facilityCongressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh was thrown to the ground twice by ICE agents during a Broadview protest, as federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper balls on thousands of demonstrators.Broadview, IL · Sep 19, 2025 · CBS News, Chicago Sun-Times, Axios +2- Dave D.: Credentialed photojournalist shot with projectiles at Broadview protestsPhotojournalist Dave Decker, wearing visible press credentials while covering Broadview protests, was shot with projectiles, hit in the camera by a pepper ball, and later shot in the legs after an agent said, "Get him."Broadview, IL · September 2025 · ACLU, CourtListener
Indiana
Maine
Children among thousands tear-gassed by federal agents at South Portland ICE protestThousands, including families with children, were tear-gassed, pepper-balled and hit with flash-bangs at a South Portland ICE protest; the city's mayor and a councilor have called for the agency to leave.“This is like the big moral question of our time. Are we gonna let secret police kill people right in front of us? Are we gonna let them take our friends and neighbors right out in front of us? Or are we gonna stand up and say, 'that's not okay, we don't accept it.' We won't allow it to happen in our town.” — Malena MarvinSouth Portland, ME · Jan 29, 2026 · Spokesman-Review, The Oregonian, KATU +2
Hassane B.: Asylum seeker arrested by ICE, wife and 1-month-old left in freezing carHassane Barry, 38, an asylum seeker from Guinea with no criminal history, was arrested in Portland after agents shattered his car window, leaving his wife and 1-month-old baby inside in freezing cold.Portland, ME · Jan 21, 2026 · Press Herald, NBC News, Boston.com +2
Maryland
ICE agents baton protesters during 40-hour Frederick, Maryland neighborhood standoffResidents of a Frederick, Maryland neighborhood sheltered indoors during a nearly 40-hour ICE search, and agents used batons and dragged protesters, injuring several, while no one was arrested.“It’s been an emotionally exhausting two days,” — Tatiana Santos of Indivisible Frederick ForwardFrederick, MD · Sep 4, 2026 · Substack, Eyes On Ice, MD Bay News +7
Óscar A.M.: Salvadoran McDonald's worker shot and injured after ICE pursuit crash in MarylandÓscar José Araujo-Mejía, 21, a Salvadoran McDonald's worker in the U.S. four years, was seriously hurt when ICE agents pursued and crashed into his car in Maryland, leaving him with skull and spinal fractures.Stevensville, MD · Dec 24, 2025 · The Banner, Al Jazeera, CNN
Kristin M.: Councilmember says ICE agents grabbed her while filming arrestMontgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink said an agent grabbed her arm, touched her face and reached for her phone while she filmed federal agents detaining someone near a school in Adelphi.Prince George's County, MD · November 2025 · ACLU, NBC Washington, Bethesda Magazine +2
Job A.M.: Man pinned by ICE in Hyattsville, agent points gun at bystandersJob Arias-Mendoza was pinned to the pavement by ICE agents in a Hyattsville intersection while yelling for help; an agent's dropped gun was then pointed at bystanders. He remains in custody at an undisclosed location.“The real thing was the brutality of it all. It's disgusting,” — Raphi TalismanHyattsville, MD · Sep 24, 2025 · ACLU, NBC Washington, CBS News +1
Massachusetts
Camilo Q.: Guatemalan father detained by ICE after dropping daughter off at schoolCamilo Quino, a Guatemalan father, was detained by ICE in New Bedford moments after dropping his daughter off at school, after agents broke his truck window to pull him out. His wife called him "a hard-working man."“Sad because he's a hard-working man and they can't be doing that” — Juana Tiniguarro, his wifeNew Bedford, MA · Sep 22, 2026 · New Bedford Light, NBC Boston- Tony H.: Two roofers arrested by ICE in Brockton, U.S. citizen coworker punchedTwo roofing crew members were arrested in a Brockton parking lot, and Tony Heredia, 20, a U.S. citizen bystander, says an agent punched him three times in the face after he demanded badge numbers.Brockton, MA · June 4, 2026 · MSN, AOL
Juliana O.M. and Carlos Z.: Husband collapses holding toddler as ICE detains wife in Fitchburg traffic stopCarlos Sebastian Zapata, 24, appeared to have a seizure while holding his 1½-year-old daughter as ICE arrested his wife Juliana Milena Ojeda-Montoya during a Fitchburg traffic stop. A judge ordered her released days later, citing a due process violation.Fitchburg, MA · Nov 10, 2025 · NBC Boston, NBC Boston, Associated Press +5
Hilda R.S.: Green card holder violently arrested by ICE in front of autistic sonHilda Ramirez Sanan, 50, a green card holder of over 20 years, was pulled from her car and beaten by masked ICE agents in front of her autistic 13-year-old son. She is now suing.Chelsea, MA · Sep 26, 2025 · WGBH, Lawyers for Civil Rights, Briefly +2
U.S. citizen mother detained by ICE, thrown to ground in MassachusettsA Chelsea, Massachusetts mother and U.S. citizen was detained, with her car windows shattered and her thrown to the ground. Her 18-year-old daughter, Ana Michelle Ramirez Sanan, testified before Congress about the encounter.Chelsea, MA · Sep 1, 2025 · CBS News, MassLive
Daniel F.M.: Chelsea father detained by ICE before three children on Mother's DayA father of three, Daniel Flores-Martinez, was detained in front of his family after agents smashed his car window on Mother's Day; the family is suing for $1 million. A separate stop left a mother and her autistic 13-year-old hospitalized.Chelsea, MA · May 11, 2025 · Boston.com, Boston Globe
Massachusetts girl held face to ground by police as ICE detains motherA 16-year-old girl was held to the ground by Worcester police while ICE agents detained her mother in May 2025, and the teen was later charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.Worcester, MA · May 9, 2025 · NBC News, NBC Boston
Daniel F.M.: Father dragged from car by ICE agents as U.S. citizen children screamDaniel Flores Martinez was dragged from his car and slammed to the ground by unmarked agents on Mother's Day while driving to church with his wife and children. He and his wife are now suing ICE and Homeland Security.Chelsea, MA · May 2025 · Northeast News Collaborative, Boston Globe, Lawyers for Civil Rights +2
Minnesota
Luis C.: Ecuadorian father thrown to ground by ICE, held nearly 10 monthsLuis Caiza, an Ecuadorian asylum seeker and father of three, was thrown to the ground during a Minnesota traffic stop and held nearly 10 months in New Mexico, describing tooth infections and poor food.Maple Grove, MN · Oct 8, 2026 · MPR News, Substack
Julio Cesar S.C.: Venezuelan man shot through his front door by ICE agent in MinneapolisJulio Cesar Sosa-Celis, 24, was shot through his front door during a January raid on his Minneapolis home, where children were present. Video contradicted agents' claims of an attack, and the shooting agent now faces assault charges.Minneapolis, MN · Oct 4, 2026 · MPR News, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Star Tribune +48Alex P.: VA nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol during Minneapolis protestAlex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center with no criminal record, was shot ten times by Border Patrol agents while observing a protest, holding only his phone.Minneapolis, MN · Sep 30, 2026 · Bellingcat, The Marshall Project, NPR +38
Quentin W.: Minneapolis teacher tackled, choked by Border Patrol agents while shielding studentsQuentin Williams, an assistant teacher known as 'Mr. Q' at Roosevelt High School, was tackled and choked by agents while shielding students during a school dismissal. Charges against him were later dropped.Minneapolis, MN · Jul 15, 2026 · KSTP, MSN, Newsweek +4
Minneapolis protesters threatened with replica guns by two bounty huntersTwo bounty hunters, Garrett and James Willis, were charged with felony threats after pointing replica firearms and firing pepper balls at anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis.Minneapolis, MN · Mar 3, 2026 · MPR News, Star Tribune, CBS News
Teen brothers document ICE and Border Patrol operations in Minneapolis and ChicagoTeen brothers Ben, 17, and Sam Luhmann, 16, traveled to Minneapolis and Chicago to film immigration enforcement, capturing a tear gas attack, pepper spraying, and a father arrested in front of his children.Minneapolis, MN · Feb 9, 2026 · CTV News, CBS News, WTTW +5
Columbia Heights father arrested without warrant as ICE agents smash car windowsA man was arrested without a warrant in Columbia Heights after ICE agents smashed his car windows while his wife held their crying baby and pleaded with them; he briefly escaped the ICE van in handcuffs.Columbia Heights, MN · Feb 2, 2026 · The Hill, ABC News
Tear gas released by ICE near family car with six childrenA Minneapolis couple reported that ICE released tear gas near their family vehicle, which had six children inside, during an enforcement action.Minneapolis, Minnesota · Jan 25, 2026 · CBS News, WMUR, WXOW +2
Elvis T.E.: 2-year-old flown to Texas despite order to release herAn Ecuadorian father and his 2-year-old daughter were detained in Minneapolis and flown to Texas despite a judge's order to release the child. She was returned the next day; her father remains held.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 24, 2026 · CNN, Fox 9, MPR News +7
Minneapolis protesters and observers targeted with gas canister by CBP commander BovinoFormer CBP chief Gregory Bovino is under criminal investigation for throwing a gas canister releasing green gas at protesters and observers in a Minneapolis park on January 21, 2026.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 22, 2026 · Mother Jones, Washington Post, Newser +5
ChongLy T.: U.S. citizen handcuffed at gunpoint in ICE raid on his homeChongLy Scott Thao, a U.S. citizen, was handcuffed at gunpoint in front of his 5-year-old grandson during an unwarranted home raid, then released after fingerprinting confirmed his citizenship.Saint Paul, MN · Jan 20, 2026 · Fox 9, Fox 5 Atlanta, Twin Cities +6
Six children hospitalized after ICE tear gasses car in MinneapolisA family of eight, including six children ages 6 months to 11, was trapped in their car when agents tear gassed it, stopping the infant's breathing. The mother performed CPR; all six children were hospitalized.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 17, 2026 · Sky News, KIMT, KAKE +7Children injured, 6-month-old hospitalized as ICE agents smash car in MinneapolisA family returning from a basketball game was trapped by an ICE action in Minneapolis; agents smashed a car window holding six children, leaving a 6-month-old unconscious after tear gas exposure.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 16, 2026 · ABC News, Yahoo News, CBC +3
Orbin H.S.: Honduran man dragged unconscious from car by Border PatrolOrbin Mauricio Henríquez Serrano, 27, recovering from leg surgery, was dragged unconscious from his car when Border Patrol smashed its window at a St. Paul gas station. He remains held in El Paso without medical care.St. Paul, MN · Jan 15, 2026 · MSN, Newsweek, Fox News +3
Liberian man arrested after ICE agents ram door of Minneapolis homeA Liberian man was arrested after armed ICE agents broke into his Minneapolis home with a battering ram, despite having checked in with authorities for years. Protesters outside were pepper-sprayed during the raid.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14, 2026 · Associated Press, NBC News, Fox 9 +3
Family with infant hospitalized after tear gas floods SUV in MinneapolisA family of six children and an infant was caught between protesters and officers in Minneapolis when an officer rolled a tear gas canister under their SUV, requiring hospital treatment.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14, 2026 · Associated Press, New York Times, Star Tribune +1
Minneapolis ICE watchers face teargas, arrests while documenting agentsLegal observers in Minneapolis have faced teargas and arrests while documenting ICE operations, including when border patrol agents arrested two teenagers after a car crash on January 21. They say they will keep showing up.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 13, 2026 · CBS News, Star Tribune, The Guardian +2- Elliott P.: Minneapolis City Council president shoved by ICE officer while observing enforcement actionMinneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne was shoved from behind by an ICE officer while recording an enforcement stop at a bus stop on October 31. He called the officer's conduct "reckless."“I was on Central Avenue observing the community, standing with my community, when I saw ICE go and harass an individual waiting for the bus to go home from work. I stood there, and I just kept my distance and was legally observing their operations when an ICE agent pushed me from behind.” — Elliott PayneMinneapolis, MN · Jan 13, 2026 · CBS News, Fox 9, U Politics
Ava C.G.: Protester pepper-sprayed in face by ICE agent in Mankato, MinnesotaAva Corey-Gruenes was pepper-sprayed in the face by a masked ICE agent during a Mankato, Minnesota standoff after telling him she posed no threat, prompting a packed city council meeting.Mankato, MN · Jan 12, 2026 · Massive News, U Politics
Minneapolis protesters and journalists pepper-sprayed and tear-gassed by federal agentsFederal agents stopped U.S. citizen Christian Molina in Minneapolis on Jan. 12, then deployed tear gas and pepper spray on protesters and journalists after someone threw a snowball, striking reporter A.C. Thompson three times.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 12, 2026 · ProPublica, New York Times, AM New York
El Paso BORTAC agents identified in Midwest enforcement operations.Two El Paso-based Border Patrol agents were identified as having used chemical munitions and tear gas on crowds in Chicago and Minneapolis, including at the scene where an ICE agent fatally shot Renée Good.Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN · Jan 7, 2026 · Unraveled Press, Chemical Weapons Research, El Paso Times +2
South Minneapolis observers pepper-sprayed and tased by ICE, three detainedDozens of south Minneapolis residents tried to stop agents from arresting a woman believed to be pregnant; agents used pepper spray and a Taser. Nearby, agents smashed a car window and detained three people, including two observers.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 15, 2025 · CBS News, Sahan Journal, MPR News +1
Jose G.: Father detained by ICE, 13-year-old son tackled and handcuffed in Eden PrairieJose Gomez and his 13-year-old son, undocumented immigrants from Mexico, were detained in Eden Prairie while moving their car after a snowstorm; the boy was tackled and later needed care for an abnormal heartbeat. Gomez remains in custody.Eden Prairie, MN · Dec 11, 2025 · CBS News, ReportWire
Protester struck by ICE vehicle during Minneapolis demonstrationA protester was struck by an ICE vehicle during a December 9 demonstration in Minneapolis, as agents also used pepper spray against the crowd.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 9, 2025 · Washington Post, Fox 9, Star Tribune +1
Alan C.: Man pepper sprayed by ICE agent while filming arrest of U.S. citizenAlan Crenshaw, 35, was filming ICE arrest a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on December 9 when an agent leaned out of a car and pepper sprayed him. He is now suing over the incident.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 9, 2025 · Minnesota Reformer, ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota
Four arrested in Minnesota ICE home raid, U.S. citizen children left behindFour people were arrested in a Minnesota home raid, including a couple whose 7-year-old son was left with another detainee's pregnant wife. Family members said agents entered without a warrant and pointed guns at children.Burnsville, MN · Dec 9, 2025 · NBC News, CBS News, MPR News +1- John B. and Janet L.: Married couple threatened at gunpoint while following ICE vehicleJohn Biestman and Janet Lee, a married couple in their late 60s, had guns pointed at them after following an ICE vehicle from a December 7 church raid in Richfield.Richfield, MN · Dec 7, 2025 · Minnesota Reformer, ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota
Montana
Brandi S.: Bozeman mother has ICE agent's gun pointed at her near kids' campBozeman mother Brandi Straub had a gun pointed through her car window by an ICE agent chasing two men near a summer camp where her 12-year-old and about 120 other children were. Local police told her they could not intervene.Bozeman, MT · Jul 1, 2026 · Gorge News Center, Daily Montanan, News from the States +1
Over 100 detained in Gallatin County ICE raids, some with legal statusOver 100 Gallatin County, Montana residents were detained in ICE operations spanning late June into July, including bystanders and people with legal status, prompting emergency supply deliveries to nearly 160 households.Bozeman, MT · Jun 29, 2026 · Montana Free Press, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Daily Fly +2
New Jersey
Norma B.: 69-year-old nurse thrown to ground by ICE agent, suffers fractured kneecapNorma Bowe, 69, a nurse and professor running a mobile clinic outside a detention center, was thrown to the ground by an agent, fracturing her kneecap; she is now seeking $500,000 in damages.Newark, NJ · Oct 6, 2026 · New Jersey Monitor, The Guardian, Patch +5
Newark ICE detainees on hunger strike, woman reports miscarriage without helpDetainees at a Newark detention center held a hunger strike over spoiled food and poor medical care, as Newark's mayor was arrested visiting the site and a senator was hit with tear gas trying to mediate.“Woman who had a miscarriage and left to manage all on her own.” — Sen. Andy KimNewark, NJ · Oct 5, 2026 · WFMD, Fox News, CBS News +2
Norma B.: Nurse running health clinic says ICE agents attacked her outside Delaney HallDr. Norma Bowe, a grandmother and nurse running a mobile health clinic for families of detainees, was assaulted by ICE agents outside Delaney Hall. She has filed a legal claim over the attack.“I was violently attacked by ICE agents while I was trying to provide medical care for people visiting their loved ones in Delaney Hall.” — Dr. Norma BoweNewark, NJ · Jul 29, 2026 · ACLU of New Jersey, New Jersey Monitor, NJ.com +1
Hundreds hunger strike over worm-infested food at Newark ICE facilityHundreds of detainees at Newark's Delaney Hall began a hunger strike in May 2026 over spoiled, worm-infested food and $1-a-day labor; guards used pepper spray on protesters outside.Newark, NJ · Jun 11, 2026 · ACLU, Patch, Theresa's Sweetheart +12
Dozens arrested, senator pepper sprayed at Newark detention hunger strike protestHundreds protested outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center starting May 25, 2026, supporting detainees' hunger strike over moldy food and overcrowding; Senator Andy Kim was pepper sprayed and at least 80 people were arrested.Newark, NJ · Jun 8, 2026 · Reuters, CBS News, The Independent +17
Ryan M.: Reuters photojournalist suffers broken finger from federal officer's baton at Newark protestReuters photojournalist Ryan Murphy had his finger broken and needed stitches after federal officers repeatedly struck him with a baton while he photographed protests outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center on May 28, 2026.Newark, NJ · May 31, 2026 · PetaPixel, Press Freedom Tracker, French Intelligence +2- Madison S.: New York Times photographer shoved down, struck with baton at Newark protestNew York Times photographer Madison Swart was shoved to the ground and struck with a baton by an officer while covering protests outside Newark's Delaney Hall on May 28, 2026, despite standing apart as clearly identifiable press.Newark, NJ · May 31, 2026 · PetaPixel, Press Freedom Tracker, Radio Free
Andy K.: Senator pepper-sprayed by ICE agents, treated by medics outside Newark detention facilitySen. Andy Kim was pepper-sprayed and struck in the hand while trying to defuse a clash outside Newark's Delaney Hall, where detainees were on a hunger strike over food and medical care.Newark, NJ · May 25, 2026 · The Guardian, NJ.com, The Daily Beast +2
Adam M.: Volunteer medic carried into detention center and detained for helping pepper-sprayed protestersAdam Marshall, a former infantry officer who has volunteered over a year helping detainees' families, was carried into a detention center while treating pepper-sprayed protesters in May 2026. Agents later lined him up under a highway overpass and released him.Newark, NJ · May 2026 · The Globe and Mail, Whiskey Leaks, Press Watchers +1
Edgar G.R.: Man detained outside courthouse as ICE agents smash car windowEdgar Gomez-Ramirez, 41, of Vineland, New Jersey, was detained leaving a courthouse after a masked agent smashed his car window with a baton while his wife filmed from inside. He remains held awaiting immigration court proceedings.Bridgeton, NJ · Mar 30, 2026 · NBC Philadelphia, Patch, NJ.com +1
Three children and van driver injured in ICE chase crash in NewarkICE agents chasing a van near a Newark bus stop caused a multi-vehicle crash on February 25-26 that injured the van driver and three children. Students waiting for school reported armed, masked agents nearby, with some followed home.Newark, New Jersey · Feb 26, 2026 · NBC News, CNN, ABC7 New York +11
New Mexico
New York
Angel A.: Bronx man mistaken for another arrested by ICE with falsified paperworkAngel Jesus Almonte was wrongly arrested in the Bronx after agents allegedly falsified a warrant and testimony to match him to another man, a judge found. A U.S. citizen was also injured and hospitalized in the same operation.Bronx, NY · Oct 5, 2026 · Newsweek, QNC News, Crooks and Liars +2
Chidozie O.: Nigerian man mistaken for suspect beaten and tased by ICE in BrooklynChidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian man, was beaten and tased near a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents mistook him for someone else, injuring him enough to need emergency treatment.Brooklyn, NY · Aug 21, 2026 · News 12 New York, NBC New York, CBS News +11Queens mother says ICE pointed guns at her children in raidA 33-year-old Queens woman says ICE agents forced into her apartment at 5:30 a.m. searching for her cousin, grabbing her by the hair and pointing guns at her three children.Queens, NY · Nov 13, 2025 · NY1, FOX 5 New York, NBC New York +1
- 10-year-old traumatized after ICE agents point gun at him during raidA 10-year-old boy, J., saw agents point a gun at him and his sister as they tried to film agents forcing into his family's apartment in November 2025. He still has nightmares and struggles in school.New York, NY · Nov 2025 · Documented
Monica and Ruben: Mother shoved by ICE officer during husband's arrest, in front of childrenMonica, an Ecuadorian child care worker, was shoved into a wall by an ICE agent outside a Manhattan courthouse as her husband Ruben was detained. A judge ordered his release, reuniting their family of four.New York, NY · Oct 31, 2025 · Times of India, CBS News, HuffPost +6
Agents detain man as wife and child watch in Manhattan courtA man was seized by a dozen officers outside his courtroom in Manhattan while his wife and a small boy watched; a woman clinging to him was forcibly pulled away as he was taken.New York, NY · Oct 11, 2025 · BBC, CBS News, Deer Social
Vural E.: Turkish photojournalist hospitalized after federal officers shove him at NYC immigration courtL. Vural Elibol, a Turkish photojournalist, was shoved to the ground by federal officers outside a Manhattan immigration court on October 1 and hospitalized after lying semiconscious for over half an hour.New York, NY · Oct 1, 2025 · Associated Press, HuffPost, Press Freedom Tracker +3
Cameraman thrown to ground by ICE officers at NYC federal plazaA cameraman documenting an immigrant's arrest at 26 Federal Plaza was thrown to the ground by ICE officers and taken away on a stretcher.New York, NY · Sep 30, 2025 · CBS News, CNN, Associated Press +2- Immigrant from Peru detained by ICE at asylum hearing in NYCAn immigrant from Peru was arrested by ICE during an asylum hearing at 26 Federal Plaza, in an incident where officers also shoved and injured journalists documenting the arrest.New York, NY · Sep 30, 2025 · CBS News, CNN, Associated Press +2
- Olga F.: Journalist shoved to floor by ICE officers at NYC federal plazaPhotojournalist Olga Fedorova was shoved to the floor by ICE officers at 26 Federal Plaza while documenting an immigrant's arrest at an asylum hearing. She says agents gave no warning before shoving her.New York, NY · Sep 30, 2025 · CBS News, CNN, Associated Press +2
- Turkish journalist hospitalized after being thrown to ground by ICE officersA journalist for a Turkish media outlet was thrown to the ground by ICE officers at 26 Federal Plaza, left on the ground for about half an hour, and hospitalized with a neck brace.New York, NY · Sep 30, 2025 · CBS News, CNN, Associated Press +2
Three journalists attacked by ICE agents at Federal Plaza, one hospitalizedThree journalists covering an arrest at 26 Federal Plaza on September 30 were assaulted by masked ICE agents; one was knocked down and hospitalized with head injuries.New York, NY · Sep 30, 2025 · AM New York, CBS News, The Hill- Vural E.: Journalist knocked unconscious by ICE agent at Federal PlazaL. Vural Elibol, a cameraman for Turkey's Anadolu Agency, was shoved to the floor by an ICE agent at 26 Federal Plaza, knocking him unconscious for 35 to 40 minutes.New York, NY · Sep 30, 2025 · AM New York, Associated Press, NBC News +4
Wife shoved to ground by ICE officer in New York courthouse hallwayA woman was shoved to the ground by an ICE officer in a New York courthouse hallway after agents tried to detain her husband. The officer was placed on leave.New York, New York · Sep 26, 2025 · Associated Press, BBC, NY1 +3- Luis: Ecuadorian father arrested by masked ICE agents as children clung to himLuis, an Ecuadorian mechanic and father of three who fled corruption 2.5 years ago, was arrested by masked agents outside a courtroom as his children clung to him and one daughter was pulled away.New York, NY · August 26, 2025 · MSN, AM New York, World Today News
Paraguayan asylum seeker wins court-ordered release after ICE arrest outside immigration hearingA Paraguayan asylum seeker living with his sister in Flushing was arrested leaving his own immigration hearing and held in crowded conditions; a judge ruled his detention unlawful and ordered him freed.Manhattan, NY · Jul 2025 · Washington Post, CourtListener, MidPage +2
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Crowd blocking ICE vehicles in Salem met with tear gas, rubber bulletsAbout 30 Salem, Oregon residents surrounded federal immigration vehicles before agents used tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse them. A congresswoman said the spray hit elderly people and children nearby.Salem, OR · Oct 10, 2026 · KPTV, KATU
Peaceful protesters and children tear-gassed by federal agents at Portland ICE buildingProtesters outside Portland's ICE building, including journalists, older residents and a veteran, have faced repeated tear gas and munitions since mid-2025, prompting an ACLU class action now on appeal.Portland, OR · Jul 10, 2026 · Portland Mercury, ACLU of Oregon, KPTV +6
Laurie E. and Richard E.: Elderly couple knocked down at Portland ICE facility, wife pepper-balled in headLaurie Eckman, 84, and her husband Richard, 83, a Vietnam veteran who uses a walker, were knocked down at a Portland ICE protest; she was shot in the head with a pepper ball and hospitalized for a month.Portland, Oregon · Mar 3, 2026 · Daily Kos, Times Republican, CourtListener +8
Residents report health impacts from tear gas near Portland ICE facilityResidents near the South Portland ICE facility report nausea, headaches, and respiratory problems from tear gas federal agents have repeatedly deployed during ongoing protests, with chemicals reaching nearby apartments.Portland, OR · Oct 20, 2025 · KATU, FOX 13 Now
Portland protesters tear-gassed by federal officers reacting to their own misfireA Portland police commander testified that federal officers accidentally tear-gassed each other during an October 18 protest at an ICE facility, then fired tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowd, injuring local officers.Portland, OR · Oct 18, 2025 · The New Republic, PBS, Voice of America +3
Maricruz A.: ICE points rifles at mother and baby, arrests two men in GreshamMaricruz Andres, 24, sheltered with her 3-month-old baby as armed ICE agents forced their way into her Gresham apartment and pointed rifles at the family before arresting two men without showing a warrant.Gresham, OR · Oct 16, 2025 · Chron, The Oregonian, The Ice List +1
Pennsylvania
Jose Manuel C.L. and Lupe L.: Man detained in ICE raid, woman hit in headJose Manuel Cordova Lopez, 26, was arrested after agents forced open his door during a raid, injuring a woman and leaving children shaken; neighbors and a GoFundMe have since helped the family.Lower Providence, Pennsylvania · Feb 20, 2026 · Patch, TSL News, Daily Record +4
Jose Manuel C.L.: Mexican man detained as ICE breaks into PA home with children insideJose Manuel Cordova Lopez was taken into custody after agents broke down doors at his Pennsylvania home, where two minors were present. His family says an agent struck a relative, and the operation disrupted the neighborhood.Trooper, PA · Feb 10, 2026 · North Penn Now, Pottstown Mercury, Trib +4
Marco Antonio H.: Guatemalan man arrested by ICE in Williamsport faces federal prosecutionMarco Antonio Herrera, a Guatemalan citizen, was arrested in Williamsport on April 1, 2025, and indicted for assaulting an officer and unlawful entry. He faces up to eight years in prison if convicted.Williamsport, PA · Apr 1, 2025 · North Central PA, Fox 56
South Carolina
Tennessee
Memphis mother deported after ICE nightclub raid, four U.S.-citizen children left behindA mother working at a Memphis nightclub was deported to Honduras within days of a raid, leaving her four U.S.-citizen children with their grandmother; the youngest cries for her nightly.Memphis, TN · Sep 15, 2026 · WKNO FM, MLK50, Gambling News +11
Children exposed to tear gas in Memphis home during ICE arrestTear gas was deployed into a Memphis family's home during an ICE arrest, exposing children who were sheltered in a closet during the operation.Memphis, Tennessee · Jan 14, 2026 · Yahoo News, Newsweek, The Reflector +3
Immigrants detained by ICE at Tennessee traffic courts, U.S. citizen daughter injuredA man detained at a routine traffic hearing in Lebanon was taken away in a white van after his U.S. citizen daughter was injured intervening; his family has no answers on his whereabouts.Lebanon, TN · Nov 19, 2025 · Lebanon Democrat, WSMV
Young woman has gun pulled on her by ICE agent in BerclairA young woman's father was being detained in the Berclair area of Memphis when an ICE agent was recorded on video pulling a gun on her.Memphis, TN · Jun 6, 2025 · Local Memphis, FOX 13 Memphis, Clarion Ledger +2
Texas
Luis D.E.: Houston business owner detained by ICE witnessed agents' vehicle injure a manLuis Delfín Enríquez, a 48-year-old Houston business owner applying for a green card, was handcuffed and detained after witnessing an ICE vehicle strike and injure a fleeing man.“He owns his own small company. He hires people from the community. He is a good man,” — Nidia Delfín, Delfín's sisterHouston, TX · Oct 11, 2026 · NBC News
Sorayda N. and Claudia: U.S. citizen siblings filming ICE raid tackled and detained in TexasThree siblings, ages 31, 19 and about 14, were tackled and detained while filming an ICE arrest near their mother's Texas home; the family is seeking $2.5 million in damages.Brownsville, TX · Oct 9, 2026 · MALDEF, ProPublica, CRBC News +2
Luis O.: 17-year-old U.S. citizen filming raid has wrist broken by ICEA 17-year-old U.S. citizen had his wrist broken and was pepper-sprayed while filming an ICE raid near his school on his way to meet a Marine recruiter. His mother was deported days after speaking publicly about it.Alamo, TX · Sep 27, 2026 · Military.com, KRGV, The New Republic +6
Jessica T.: DACA recipient deported to Mexico, separated from three U.S. citizen childrenJessica Trevino, a DACA recipient and elementary school cafeteria worker, was deported to Mexico in March 2026, separating her from her three U.S. citizen children in Texas.Alamo, TX · Sep 26, 2026 · The Straits Times, FWD.us, Criminal Justice Journal +6
Arnoldo B. and Arnulfo B.C.: 16-year-old U.S. citizen choked by masked ICE agents in Houston, father deportedArnoldo Bazan, 16, a U.S. citizen and Houston tenth grader, was choked by masked agents while riding to school with his father, who was later deported to Mexico.Houston, TX · Jul 31, 2026 · Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media, The Mirror +19
Erik R.: Man beaten and coerced to sign deportation papers at Fort Bliss campErik Ivan Rodriguez says officers beat him at the Fort Bliss tent camp while trying to force him to sign deportation papers. He and three others are suing over medical neglect, disease and violent treatment at the facility.El Paso, TX · May 30, 2026 · ACLU, ACLU of Texas, CourtListener +1- Eduardo: Cuban detainee alleges he was ordered to 'jump' into Mexico and beaten by guardsA Cuban detainee known as Eduardo said guards tried to force him across the border into Mexico and beat him, including one incident where he lost consciousness while handcuffed. His account is part of a legal filing against the facility.Fort Bliss, TX · Oct 23, 2025 · Newsweek, CourtListener
Utah
Vermont
- At least 9 people arrested by ICE across Vermont, including asylum seekerAt least nine people, including construction workers and roof repairmen, were arrested across Vermont in a weekend of raids. One man's wife said an agent pointed a gun at her.Vermont · Aug 7, 2026 · VT Digger, Manchester Journal
Cristian J.A.: Wrong man arrested by ICE in Vermont, protesters shot with pepper ballsCristian Jerez-Andrade, a Honduran man, was chased into a South Burlington home and arrested after agents mistook him for someone else. Hundreds who formed a barrier faced flash-bangs and pepper balls.South Burlington, VT · Mar 24, 2026 · NBC 5, Vermont Public, WAMC +1
Vermont man detained by ICE as police use chemical agents on protestersA Vermont man was detained during a March 11 ICE operation in South Burlington that led to clashes with protesters, chemical agents and six arrests; three protesters later avoided charges.South Burlington, VT · Mar 11, 2026 · WCAX, VT Digger, Vermont Public +1
Virginia
Britney R.C.: U.S. citizen, 18, handcuffed in Norfolk as ICE doubted her IDBritney Ramirez-Corona, 18, a U.S. citizen born in Norfolk, was handcuffed and shoved by ICE agents who doubted her ID while her young sister watched; she was freed once her citizenship was confirmed.Norfolk, VA · Aug 10, 2026 · WTKR, Yahoo News, Vado G Wood +1
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.Sterling, VA · Jun 11, 2025 · WJLA, NBC Washington
Washington
Two men detained at Tacoma Home Depot after ICE breaks car windowTwo men picking up materials for a construction job were detained after agents broke their car window in a Tacoma Home Depot parking lot. A bystander helped bring their truck home to one man's wife.Tacoma, WA · Aug 27, 2026 · Univision
Protesters face force from HSI agents at Spokane ICE facilityProtesters at Spokane's ICE facility sought to stop two asylum seekers from being transported to Tacoma; federal agents used force while local police used dialogue, and three protesters now face trial over the clash.Spokane, WA · Jun 11, 2025 · Spokesman-Review, CT Mirror, NBC News
Wisconsin
Asylum seeker and fiancée arrested by ICE with guns drawn in MilwaukeeNicaraguan asylum seeker Galo Suárez was pulled from his car at gunpoint in Milwaukee despite holding a valid work permit; he was released the same day. His fiancée remains detained and her brother's whereabouts are unknown.Milwaukee, WI · Jul 7, 2026 · Wisconsin Examiner, Wisconsin Watch, HNG News +5
Estenderly M.P.: Mother pulled from car by ICE, injured as 7-year-old daughter sat insideEstenderly Marte Polanco, 31, a Dominican mother, was pulled from her car and injured by ICE agents during a June 27 traffic stop while her 7-year-old daughter watched. She had no prior convictions and was held at Waukesha County jail.Milwaukee, WI · Jun 29, 2026 · Wisconsin Watch, Urban Milwaukee, WISN +4
Location not tied to one state
U.S. citizen children zip-tied in ICE raid on Idaho horse trackJuana Rodriguez, a U.S. citizen, was zip-tied and held for nearly four hours while holding her 3-year-old son during a raid on an Idaho horse track that detained about 400 people, including children as young as 7.“It was a rubber bullet, but at the time everybody was panicking. We were thinking that it was actual bullets” — Jehidi PerezID · Oct 8, 2026 · Investigative Post, The Independent, Idaho Statesman +13
Darren E.: U.S. citizen cemetery worker pepper-balled, hospitalized helping man fleeing agentsDarren Eichler, a U.S. citizen cemetery worker, was pepper-balled and hospitalized after trying to help a man he thought was in danger near the Des Plaines River. He is now suing over the incident.“I pleaded with them for an hour to please call an ambulance.” — Darren EichlerIL · Jul 29, 2026 · ProPublica, ACLU of Illinois, Banco de Profissionais +5
Augusta C.: Mother of 3-month-old arrested by ICE, teen sister pinned to groundAugusta Clara was arrested in Worcester after ICE stopped her car carrying her sister and infant son. Agents pinned her sister to the ground; neighbors stopped them from taking the baby.Jan 23, 2026 · MSN, WPR, The Tennessean +2
U.S. citizens pinned and chokeheld by immigration agents in over 40 casesAn investigation found over 40 cases of immigration agents using chokeholds on citizens and protesters, including ICU nurse Amanda Trebach, pinned to the pavement in Los Angeles while filming an ICE operation. At least 170 U.S. citizens have been arrested.Jan 13, 2026 · ProPublica, Idaho State Journal, Page Goo +2
ICE arrest sparks tear gas clash with St. Paul protestersA Honduran man previously removed from the U.S. was arrested by ICE in St. Paul, prompting a protest where federal agents and police sprayed chemical irritants and tear gas on the crowd, injuring bystanders including a city council member.“I think residents should be infuriated by this action today.” — Hwa Jeong Kim, City Council memberNov 25, 2025 · CBS News
St. Paul man pleads not guilty to ramming ICE agent's vehicleA 26-year-old St. Paul man pleaded not guilty to ramming an ICE agent's vehicle while fleeing an immigration arrest at a home, and has since been released from jail.Nov 25, 2025 · Star Tribune, MPR News, Fox 9
Chicago Southeast Side residents, children tear-gassed by ICE after vehicle rammingSoutheast Side Chicago residents, including children, were tear-gassed after agents rammed and crashed a vehicle near 105th Street, arresting two people and detaining four protesters who gathered.Chicago · Sep 19, 2025 · Block Club Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times
U.S. citizen with children in car fired at by ICE officerA U.S. citizen was shot at by an ICE officer while saying he had children in his car, according to video footage of the encounter.Aug 22, 2025 · MSN, KTLA, USA Today
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 +2