How the arrest happened
Traffic stop
The encounter began as a vehicle stop, by immigration agents or by local police who then handed the person to ICE.
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Alabama
Elder C.C.: Honduran high school junior held by ICE more than 200 daysElder Chavez Carranza, an 18-year-old Honduran high school junior with special protections for immigrant youth, has been held over 200 days, working as a painter for $1 a day and sharing a room with 54 men.Albertville, AL · Oct 5, 2026 · 1819 News, Newsweek, ABC News +5
Juan Q.: Alabama honors graduate who came at age 10 deported to GuatemalaJuan Quim, 19, who grew up in Russellville, Alabama, and graduated with honors while excelling in welding, was deported to Guatemala in August, weeks after finishing high school. He is now staying with relatives.Littleville, AL · Aug 9, 2026 · Rocket City Now, AL.com, La Hora +2
Alejandro A.R.: 5-year-old left alone in parked car after ICE detains father in AlabamaA 5-year-old boy was left alone in a car at an Alabama church parking lot after ICE detained his father, Alejandro Alvarado Ramírez, on Highway 59. An agent let the child call his mother using his father's phone.Mobile, AL · Jun 17, 2026 · AL.com, Libero- Four arrested after trooper calls ICE over Mexican ID near Leeds, AlabamaFour people were arrested after a traffic stop near Leeds, Alabama, when the driver showed a Mexican ID and he and two passengers fled on foot into nearby woods.Leeds, AL · Mar 31, 2026 · ABC 33/40, WBRC, Spot on Alabama +1
Giovanna H.: Social worker detained by ICE after Leeds traffic stopGiovanna Hernandez, a social worker who has spent her career helping immigrants avoid deportation, was detained by ICE during a traffic stop in Leeds, Alabama, after 17 years building a life in the U.S.Leeds, AL · Aug 5, 2025 · WBRC, AL.com, Reuters +1
Arizona
Ambar A.G.: Pregnant Venezuelan woman detained by Border Patrol in Tucson traffic stopAmbar Aguilar Gómez, 27, six months pregnant and a mother of two, was detained in a Tucson-area traffic stop; her husband, recovering from a brain injury, is pleading publicly for her release.“Ella es el pulmón mío. Aquí no tenemos más familia; ella me tiene a mí y yo la tengo a ella. Hasta ahí” — Mevin Josué GuerraTucson, AZ · Aug 18, 2026 · Univision, La Patilla, World Today Journal
Guillermo G.B.: Arizona father denied medical care in ICE custody now relies on caneGuillermo "Memo" Gallardo Barrera, a longtime Arizona construction worker and father of two, has spent over a year in detention and now can't walk without a cane, with no diagnosis given.Gilbert, AZ · Aug 16, 2026 · Conecta Arizona, PACER Monitor
Migrants confined to bedrooms in Phoenix stash houses, given little foodFive people were charged in a Phoenix smuggling operation after a traffic stop near Cordes Lakes found 11 people hidden in a minivan, and raids found others confined in stash houses, denied food and phone calls.Phoenix, AZ · May 10, 2026 · KTAR, Arizona Daily Independent, Your Valley +4
Jose Angel M.: Phoenix resident of 18 years deported by ICE, separated from 11-year-old daughterJose Angel Mireles, 48, a longtime Phoenix resident, was deported to Mexico after a traffic stop citation, now living in a Nogales shelter separated from his 11-year-old daughter.“I’m here fighting, facing each new day.” — Jose Angel MirelesPhoenix, AZ · Apr 27, 2026 · KJZZ, LinkedIn- Ramon M.T.: Young man with leukemia detained by ICE, shackled during chemotherapyRamon Mendez-Tum (a pseudonym), a 24-year-old with leukemia, was detained at a traffic stop heading to chemotherapy, then shackled during hospital stays and cut off from lawyers for months. A judge finally ordered his release.Florence, AZ · Apr 2026 · Firrp
Isaac L.A.: Father of three detained by ICE during his father's arrest, faces deportationIsaac Luis-Amazar, 31, who has lived in the U.S. 22 years and has three children, was acquitted of assaulting an officer after running to his father during an ICE arrest, but still faces deportation.Phoenix, AZ · Jan 29, 2026 · The Arizona Republic, Tucson.com
Ramón B.: Phoenix tile installer, 60, says ICE held him 26 hours without waterRamón Barraza, 60, spent two decades installing tile floors in Phoenix before plainclothes agents boxed in his truck. He says he was held 26 hours with little food and pressured to sign a departure form.Phoenix, AZ · Jan 5, 2026 · WTOP, The Independent, Bastille Post
Jose G.S.: Phoenix man shot by ICE at traffic stop, wife left without answersJose Garcia-Sorto was shot by an ICE agent during a 4 a.m. traffic stop in Phoenix; his wife says she cannot get information on his condition and he is hospitalized under a different name.Phoenix, AZ · Oct 31, 2025 · AZ Family, ABC15, Phoenix New Times +2
Balbino M.: Arizona dad detained by ICE after vehicle registration mistakeBalbino Mayora, an Arizona resident for nearly 25 years and a business owner, was arrested outside a courthouse following a vehicle registration case and taken to Eloy Detention Center. His family is fighting for his release.Phoenix, AZ · Aug 26, 2025 · Copper Courier, KVOA, Washington Post
Jose V.: DACA recipient detained by Border Patrol after Yuma traffic stopJose Valdovinos, a 27-year-old DACA recipient who has lived in Arizona since toddlerhood and works packaging dates, was detained after a traffic stop near Yuma with no explanation given. He was later released with an ankle monitor.“They said DACA is no longer considered a legal status in the U.S. I told them he has a work permit, that he’s working. They said it doesn’t matter. They opened the car door and detained him,” — Jitzell FloresYuma, AZ · Aug 13, 2025 · ACLU, AZ Family, KAWC +1
Maria G.: Venezuelan mother, two children deported from Tucson, separated from husband and sonsMaria Gonzalez, 32, and her two young children were deported to Mexico hours after a Tucson traffic stop, separating them from her husband and two older sons still in Tucson.Tucson, AZ · Feb 11, 2025 · Arizona Luminaria, Calo News
Arkansas
Three Guatemalans turned over to ICE after Clay County traffic stopThree Guatemalan nationals were stopped near Hargraves Corner, Arkansas, on September 24; two fled on foot before being caught, and all three were handed to ICE.Hargraves Corner, AR · Sep 25, 2026 · NEA Report, Imboden Live, Spot on Arkansas
Maria Guadalupe R. and Jose Ricardo M.: U.S. citizen mother and disabled son arrested in Arkansas at ICE requestA mother and her disabled adult son, both U.S. citizens from Benton County, Arkansas, were handcuffed and taken to jail during a traffic stop meant for someone else, then released without charges.Centerton, AR · Aug 5, 2026 · Arkansas Times, arkansasadvocate.com, KTLO +1- Ezequiel P.: 14-year-old left alone on I-5 after ICE arrests father near ChehalisEzequiel Pacas Sr., a 37-year-old contractor and father of four, was arrested at gunpoint during a traffic stop on I-5, leaving his 14-year-old son alone at the scene.Little Rock, AR · Jul 21, 2026 · KGW, Spot On Idaho, Amelica +1
- Anton B.: Russian asylum seeker detained by Arkansas police, transferred to Louisiana facilityA Russian asylum seeker was detained during an Arkansas traffic stop and transferred to a Louisiana facility. A court has temporarily blocked his deportation before his June asylum hearing.Arkansas · May 5, 2026 · CourtListener
Oliver E.T.: 45-year-old man jailed for ICE after expired-tag stop in Paragould, ArkansasOliver Escobar Tovar, 45, was stopped for expired tags in Paragould, Arkansas, and found to have a prior deportation. ICE placed a detainer on him at the Greene County jail.Paragould, AR · Apr 29, 2026 · Jonesboro Sun, NEA Report
Vicky R.: Guatemalan woman deported after Tontitown traffic stop referral to ICEAn 18-year-old Guatemalan woman was detained after a Tontitown traffic stop ended in only a warning, then sent to a Louisiana facility and deported to Guatemala.Tontitown, AR · Oct 10, 2025 · Arkansas Times, News from the States, Arkansas Grita
Cristina O.: Green card holder and mother of six held four days for ICECristina Osornio, a legal resident and mother of six in the U.S. since infancy, was held four days on an ICE hold after a minor traffic stop. Her husband was earlier deported, costing the family their home.“Nobody is safe at this point because they are targeting you because of your skin color,” — Cristina OsornioRogers, AR · Sep 15, 2025 · Associated Press, Associated Press, Arkansas Times +2- Kapil R.: Arkansas man held by ICE 30 days after perfume mistaken for drugsKapil Raghu was jailed after Benton police mistook a perfume bottle for drugs during a May 2025 traffic stop, then transferred to ICE detention when his expired visa was found. Released after 30 days, his work permit remains suspended.Benton, AR · May 3, 2025 · THV11, 5 News Online
California
Garden Grove man dragged from car, punched by ICE agents, witnesses sayA Garden Grove man was dragged from his car and punched in the face by ICE agents, witnesses said, then pushed out and dragged on the ground, hitting his head. Observers monitoring the scene were removed from the area.Garden Grove, CA · Oct 18, 2026 · Task & Purpose, NBC Los Angeles
Prudencio R.R.: Farmworker with valid work permit pulled from car and detained by ICEPrudencio Rivera Rios, 31, a farmworker with a valid work permit, had his car window smashed and was detained driving home from a poultry farm night shift. Agents confirmed his papers were valid and released him without apology.Kerman, CA · Oct 14, 2026 · ABC 30, KMPH, Telemundo Fresno +2
Luis A.: Fresno father here 49 years detained by ICE driving to workLuis Arreguin, 54, who has lived in the Fresno area for 49 years and was pursuing citizenship, was detained without a warrant while driving to work. He is now fighting deportation from a McFarland facility.Fresno, CA · Oct 7, 2026 · KMPH, The Fresno Bee, CalMatters +1
Van of farmworkers headed to Bakersfield jobs stopped by ICE, all detainedA van carrying farmworkers from Selma to jobs in Bakersfield was stopped by ICE agents, and everyone aboard was taken into custody, part of a reported surge of about two dozen arrests that week.Selma, CA · Oct 6, 2026 · The Fresno Bee
Father of five detained by ICE near daughter's college in Santa MariaA Santa Maria father of five, including two children he adopted, was detained near Allan Hancock College where his daughter studies, part of a day with at least 17 arrests citywide.“[W]hen ICE started showing up more frequently throughout the 805, I promised my dad that I would protect him. I couldn't.” — MayrinSanta Maria, CA · Oct 6, 2026 · San Luis Obispo, Cal Coast News, KEYT +7
Assim A.: Asylum seeker with valid work permit detained by ICE at Camp PendletonAssim Alkhawaja, 53, a Palestinian asylum seeker and graduate student with a valid work permit, was detained while dropping off Lyft riders at Camp Pendleton and held over a week before release on bond.Oceanside, CA · Oct 1, 2026 · NBC San Diego, Capital & Main, Times of San Diego +5- Juan Carlos V.C.: Longtime Mexican resident detained by ICE in warrantless traffic stopA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. since 1999 was arrested by ICE during a traffic stop without a warrant. A federal judge found the arrest unlawful and ordered his immediate release.California City, CA · Sep 25, 2026 · CourtListener
- Santo A.A.: Guatemalan man held by ICE without a custody hearingA Guatemalan man who has lived in the US since 2007 was taken into ICE custody during a traffic stop and held for weeks without ever getting an individualized custody hearing. A judge ordered his immediate release.California City, CA · Sep 25, 2026 · CourtListener
David M.M.: Father of two U.S. citizen children held 10 months by ICEDavid Eduardo Mejía Martínez, a Los Angeles father of two and his family's main provider, was held over 10 months on an unproven gang accusation. A judge found no evidence and ordered his release in September.Sherman Oaks, CA · Sep 8, 2026 · El País, Department of Homeland Security, CourtListener- Yanhong L.: Asylum seeker with breast cancer denied medication for weeks in ICE detentionAn asylum seeker with breast cancer was detained after a traffic stop and held for weeks without her prescribed medication, even after imaging showed a mass in her breast. A judge ordered her immediate release without bond.Adelanto, CA · Aug 29, 2026 · CourtListener
17-year-old U.S. citizen held at gunpoint by off-duty immigration agent in TemeculaA 17-year-old U.S. citizen was held at gunpoint for nearly 20 minutes during a traffic stop in Temecula by an off-duty federal agent, until his mother arrived with his passport. The agent was arrested November 11.Temecula, CA · Aug 2, 2026 · ACLU, NBC Los Angeles, KTLA +3
Carlos Iván M.H.: Salvadoran father shot seven times by ICE, wounds untreatedCarlos Iván Mendoza Hernández, father of a 2-year-old girl, was shot seven times by ICE agents during a traffic stop, then held in solitary confinement with his wounds left untreated.Patterson, CA · Jul 29, 2026 · Associated Press, Los Banos Enterprise, The Fresno Bee +9- Youcy E.C.: Guatemalan resident of 11 years detained by ICE after traffic stopA Guatemalan man who had lived in the U.S. nearly 11 years without incident was detained during a traffic stop in June 2026. A court ruled his detention violated due process and ordered a bond hearing within 10 days.McFarland, CA · Jun 3, 2026 · CourtListener
- Ever R.P.: Honduran asylum seeker who arrived alone at 17 held by ICEA Honduran man brought in as a teenager in 2021 and released to family was redetained after a driver's license stop in May 2026. A judge ordered his immediate release, barring redetention without a hearing.California City, CA · May 31, 2026 · CourtListener
- Shish Pal P.: Indian man detained by ICE at vehicle inspection without a hearingAn Indian man with no criminal record, in the country since 2022, was detained after a routine vehicle inspection and held in a California facility. A court ordered his release, finding the detention unconstitutional.McFarland, CA · May 26, 2026 · CourtListener
Carlos L.: South Los Angeles chef detained by masked ICE agents with guns drawnCarlos Lool, a Guatemalan-born chef and restaurant owner in South Los Angeles, was pulled from his vehicle at gunpoint by masked agents while picking up catering supplies; he now faces deportation as supporters raise legal funds.Los Angeles, CA · May 12, 2026 · ABC7, Economic Times, ABC7 Chicago +4
Man with valid ID forcibly removed from vehicle, hand bruised and bleedingA man in Cathedral City showed agents his valid driver's license but was pulled from his car anyway, leaving his hand bruised and bleeding before his wife arrived with more documents.Cathedral City, CA · May 12, 2026 · The Desert Sun, Register-Guard- Silvino H.P.: Long-term U.S. resident held by ICE at Mesa Verde after traffic stopA longtime undocumented resident was detained after fleeing a traffic stop and held at Mesa Verde Detention Facility. A court ordered he receive a bond hearing within 14 days or be released.Bakersfield, CA · May 8, 2026 · CourtListener
- Elroy R.M.: Mexican man in U.S. 16 years held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican citizen living in the U.S. for over 16 years with approved immigration applications and no criminal history was detained after a speeding stop. A judge ordered his immediate release, finding the detention violated due process.McFarland, CA · Apr 29, 2026 · CourtListener
Chicana painter's father, here 40 years, detained by ICEPainter Criselda Vasquez said her father, a 40-year U.S. resident and grandfather, was detained during a traffic stop; a GoFundMe for his legal fees raised nearly $75,000.“My father and one of his workers were detained by ICE while simply on their way to work.” — Criselda VasquezCalifornia · Apr 10, 2026 · The Independent, Hyperallergic, The Daily Beast +6
Armando G.P.: Father detained by ICE while wife is dying of brain cancerArmando Gonzalez Procopio, a 49-year-old handyman in Big Bear Lake for over 20 years, was detained while his wife lay dying of brain cancer; a court ordered his release.Big Bear, CA · Apr 10, 2026 · 2001 Online, Univision, ABC7 +3
Genaro G.U.: 72-year-old man detained by ICE while driving to work in Lodi, CaliforniaGenaro Gonzalez-Uribe, 72, was pulled over by unmarked vehicles while driving to work in Lodi and taken to a Kern County facility. His family says he has no criminal record and worries about his health.Lodi, CA · Apr 1, 2026 · KCRA, Lodi News
Xa L.: Laotian man flees ICE arrest attempt at Sacramento traffic stopXa Lee, a Laotian immigrant, fled after striking an ICE officer with his vehicle during a March 25, 2026 traffic stop in Sacramento. The officer was not hurt, and Lee remains at large.Sacramento, CA · Mar 25, 2026 · Department of Homeland Security, Fox News, Invest Loan- Ravinder K.: Indian truck driver stopped with no violation and handed to ICEAn Indian commercial truck driver with no criminal history was stopped on Interstate 54 without cause and turned over to ICE, which sent him to a California detention facility. A federal court ordered his immediate release, finding the re-detention unconstitutional.Interstate 54, CA · Mar 25, 2026 · CourtListener
- Fernando A.O.: Husband and father of U.S. citizens held after Fountain Valley traffic stopA 38-year-old Mexican man, married to a U.S. citizen with an American citizen son, was detained at a Fountain Valley traffic stop and held at Adelanto without a bond hearing despite a pending asylum case.Fountain Valley, CA · Mar 23, 2026 · CourtListener
Axel P.: Ex-LA County foster youth advocate self-deports to Mexico, leaving 4-year-old sonAxel Pecero, 25, a former foster youth and child welfare advocate, agreed to leave for Mexico after nearly eight months detained, leaving his 4-year-old son in the U.S.San Bernardino County, CA · Mar 5, 2026 · Imprint News, LAist
Woman tasered by Border Patrol agents, blood in breastmilk for weeksA 23-year-old woman was Tasered by Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint near Dulzura after they falsely claimed to find deleted phone evidence. The resulting assault charge was dismissed in August 2025 after body-camera footage surfaced.San Diego, CA · Feb 22, 2026 · iNews Source, San Diego Union-Tribune
Mother of 2-month-old shocked with Taser by Border Patrol at checkpointA 23-year-old mother of a 2-month-old was Tasered by a Border Patrol agent at a checkpoint and hospitalized to remove the prong. Video later showed no evidence of wrongdoing, and the assault charge was dropped in August.San Diego, CA · Feb 22, 2026 · San Diego Union-Tribune, iNews Source
Gardener detained by ICE on way to work in ClovisA gardener was detained on his way to work in Clovis by two DEA agents and one federal agent, according to a local faith-based community organization.Clovis, CA · Jan 21, 2026 · The Fresno Bee, KCRG, Lubbock Online
Alexander P.: Dominican 15-year-old held 4 months at Dilley with inadequate schoolingAlexander Perez, 15, from the Dominican Republic, has spent four months detained with his mother and brother after their bus was stopped. He describes inadequate schooling and uncomfortable questioning about immigration policy in class.Los Angeles, CA · Jan 2026 · The Atlantic- Xiaowei S.: Chinese activist detained after nine years living openly in U.S.A Chinese activist who lived openly in the U.S. for over nine years while protesting the Chinese Communist Party was arrested during a traffic stop in December 2025. A judge later denied his bond, citing flight risk.Yermo, CA · Dec 9, 2025 · CourtListener
U.S. citizen therapist dragged from car, handcuffed by CBPA Key Largo children's therapist and U.S. citizen was dragged from her car and handcuffed by CBP agents while driving to work, despite screaming her citizenship. She was released after about 10 minutes once agents confirmed her ID.Los Angeles, CA · Dec 4, 2025 · Miami Herald, WSVN, Local 10 +2
George D. and Esmeralda D.: U.S. citizen couple held about 30 minutes by Border Patrol near JacumbaGeorge and Esmeralda Doilez, U.S. citizens from Brawley, were stopped by Border Patrol while heading to a dental appointment. Agents found legally purchased cannabis and released the couple with a warning after about 30 minutes.Boulevard, CA · Aug 7, 2025 · NBC San Diego, KESQ, KYMA
Rami O.: Doctor's husband with brain tumor held 13 days at L.A. ICE facilityRami Othmane, 36, married to a hospital chief medical officer, was held 13 days in a downtown L.A. ICE facility despite a brain tumor, then transferred to Arizona before release on bail.Los Angeles, CA · Jul 13, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, Billboard +2
Longtime parishioner detained by ICE while landscaping at Montclair churchA longtime parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Montclair, whose family serves in the parish ministry, was detained by ICE while doing landscaping work on church grounds.Montclair, CA · Jun 20, 2025 · CalMatters, Press Democrat- Walter L.P.: Salvadoran man held 10 months after North Hills ICE traffic stopA Salvadoran man who has lived in the U.S. about 20 years was detained during a California traffic stop and held nearly a year before a court ordered his immediate release.North Hills, CA · Jun 3, 2025 · CourtListener
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.Riverside, CA · Jun 1, 2025 · Courthouse News, Public Counsel, Immigration Defenders
Giovanni D.: Los Angeles father detained by ICE in front of 7-year-old sonGiovanni Duran, 42, a Los Angeles busser who came from El Salvador at age 2, was detained in a traffic stop as his wife and children watched. His young son has needed counseling since.Los Angeles, CA · Jan 23, 2025 · Newsweek, Newsweek, Latin Times +1
Colorado
- Nayel S.B.: Mexican woman arrested without warrant by ICE in Wyoming, held in ColoradoA Mexican woman was detained without a warrant after a Wyoming DUI stop and held in Aurora, Colorado. A court found the arrest unlawful and ordered her released within 24 hours.Aurora, CO · Jul 23, 2026 · CourtListener
Rigoberto S.Q.: Stepfather of U.S. citizen held 8 months by ICE without bond hearingRigoberto Santillan-Quiroz, a stepfather to a U.S. citizen who has lived here about twenty years, was held eight months without a bond hearing after a traffic stop. A court ruled the denial unlawful.Aurora, CO · Jul 1, 2026 · ACLU, Lux Vera Hall, Albuquerque Journal +11
Raúl T.: Father detained by masked ICE agents who broke van windows in DelawareRaúl Tapia, in the U.S. about 25 years, was pulled from his van by masked agents who broke its windows while driving his son to work in Georgetown, Delaware. He has no criminal history and is now held in Philadelphia.Aurora, CO · Mar 19, 2026 · MoveOn, Fox 5 San Diego, Coast TV +3
ICE leaves ace of spades cards in detained Colorado immigrants' carsUp to 11 people were detained in Eagle County, Colorado, traffic stops; families later found ace of spades cards with ICE contact information left inside their abandoned vehicles.Eagle County, CO · Feb 1, 2026 · U.S. Senate - John Hickenlooper, Vail Daily, Sky Hi News +6Pedro G.: Durango father forcibly removed from car by ICE in front of daughterPedro Gutierrez, 43, a 22-year Durango resident and church music director, was pulled over and arrested near his home on New Year's Eve in front of his 16-year-old daughter.Durango, CO · Jan 1, 2026 · Durango Herald, KSUT
Caroline D.G.: Brazilian nursing student held by ICE 15 days after traffic stopCaroline Dias Goncalves, 19, a University of Utah nursing student who came to the U.S. at age 7, was held 15 days after a Colorado traffic stop before being released on bond and joining a lawsuit against ICE.Grand Junction, CO · Jun 20, 2025 · Denver Post, Latin Times, Denver Gazette +10
Connecticut
Jhonny O.: Ecuadorian construction worker applying for citizenship detained by ICE in DanburyJhonny Ojeda, 26, an Ecuadorian construction worker in the U.S. five years, was pulled from his truck while driving home in Danbury and moved to a Rhode Island detention center.Danbury, CT · Aug 31, 2026 · CBS News, WFSB
Johnny Q.: Ecuadorian construction worker pulled from truck, detained by ICE in DanburyJohnny Queda, a 28-year-old Ecuadorian construction worker, was pulled from his truck while driving home from a job in Danbury, Connecticut. His fiancée said he had lived here five years, paid taxes, and had no criminal record.“It’s just so sad, I’m sorry. It’s just so sad because he had nothing criminal going on. He pays his taxes every year. He has a lawyer. He does everything right,” — Kimberly RivasDanbury, CT · Aug 27, 2026 · WFSB, ABC News
Feliciano P.S.: Brazilian man rearrested by ICE four days after immigration judge set bondFeliciano Paulino Soares, a Brazilian man living in Connecticut, was rearrested four days after a judge ordered his release on bond, this time during a Utah speeding stop. A judge has again ordered him freed.Connecticut · Aug 27, 2026 · Colorado Politics, The Gazette, MidPage +2
Rihan S.: Afghan high school senior held two weeks by ICE over paperwork errorRihan Shinwari, an 18-year-old Afghan high school senior in Connecticut whose father interpreted for U.S. forces, was detained over expired-parole paperwork that was actually still valid. He was freed on $1,500 bond after two weeks.Cheshire, CT · Apr 24, 2026 · NBC News, The Hour, CT Insider +18
District of Columbia
Florida
- Carlos F.C.: Venezuelan man re-detained after traffic stop, held without a bond hearingA Venezuelan man paroled into the U.S. in 2024 was detained after a traffic stop and denied a bond hearing. A federal judge ordered one within seven days or his release.Baker, FL · Oct 15, 2026 · CourtListener
Juan Carlos L.G.: U.S. citizen held 30 hours in Florida jail despite IDJuan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, 20, a U.S. citizen who grew up speaking Tzotzil in Mexico, was jailed over 30 hours despite showing his birth certificate and Social Security card.Leon County, FL · Oct 8, 2026 · Truthout, CNN, Newsweek +17
Christian G.: Cuban asylum seeker arrested riding to work, held two months by ICEChristian Omar González, 27, a Cuban man from Hialeah, has been held in Miramar for nearly two months after a traffic stop, with his mother saying he has no criminal record.“Help me get my child out of there, because I can’t take it anymore. My child is not a criminal, my child is not a delinquent boy,” — Christian's motherHialeah, FL · Oct 3, 2026 · CiberCuba, Cuba Headlines, Univision +2
Three Guatemalan taqueria workers detained in Tallahassee ICE raidThree Guatemalan taqueria workers in Tallahassee were detained after fleeing a traffic stop near their restaurant. One, 25, sends money home to her cancer-stricken mother; the taqueria later closed permanently.“It brought me and my mom and my family together. It brought me and my boyfriend together. I’m saying it brought the whole community” — Zwane Queeley, a Tallahassee residentTallahassee, FL · Oct 2, 2026 · Archyde, WCTV, KYMA +7
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- Apolinario P.L.: Guatemalan man held months by ICE without bond hearingA Guatemalan man was detained after a traffic stop and held for months with no hearing. A judge ordered his release, ruling the lack of any hearing violated due process.Florida · Sep 28, 2026 · CourtListener
Antonio F.A.: Cuban grandfather alleges guard left him partially deaf during year-long ICE detentionA 63-year-old Cuban man who came to the U.S. in 1994 has been detained over a year, missing his first granddaughter's birth, after Cuba and Mexico both refused to take him.West Palm Beach, FL · Sep 27, 2026 · El Paso Matters, Cuba Headlines, Border Blogs
Luis Alejandro O.G. and Luis O.L.: Venezuelan scholarship student and father detained by ICE during Florida traffic stopLuis Alejandro Olarte Gosling, 19, a scholarship student, and his father were detained during a Florida traffic stop while driving him back to school. Both remain held, reporting extreme heat and little food.St. Augustine, FL · Sep 6, 2026 · The News-Gazette, Clearinghouse, WSLS
Humberto C.: Venezuelan asylum seeker with work permit detained by ICE in Doral, FloridaHumberto Castro, 59, who has lived in Doral, Florida for eight years and holds a work permit through 2030, was detained while driving to work. He has a pending asylum case and no criminal record.Doral, FL · Sep 6, 2026 · El País, Briefly
Wilmer S.: Venezuelan journalist awaiting asylum since 2015 detained by CBP in MiamiWilmer Solano, a 59-year-old Venezuelan journalist with a pending asylum case, was detained during a traffic stop in Miami Beach despite holding a valid work permit. He faces an immigration court hearing on August 26, 2026.Miami Beach, FL · Aug 26, 2026 · Caraota Digital, Noticias SIN, El Nacional +7Luis Manuel A.: Deployed Navy sailor's father detained by Border Patrol in FloridaLuis Manuel Aviles, 48, a Nicaraguan handyman in Key West for 19 years, was detained during a traffic stop while his son served on a Navy deployment. A judge dismissed the case days later and he was released.“We have done everything through immigration to get his green card approved, and we are just waiting. This is heartbreaking for me. I don’t know how I can mentally continue working 12+ hour days knowing that my dad is somewhere, possibly being treated like a criminal.” — Joshua AvilesKey West, FL · Aug 25, 2026 · The Guardian, Associated Press, CNN +15
Lesli S.: Woman livestreaming ICE operation dragged from car by her hair in FloridaLesli Marili Samayoa, 26, was livestreaming an ICE operation in Fort Myers when agents pulled her from her truck by the hair and pinned her down. She was jailed nine days on resisting-officer charges, losing about 16 pounds.Fort Myers, FL · Aug 25, 2026 · Univision
Noe L.C.: Guatemalan man arrested in ICE sweep near Fort Myers, FloridaNoe Lux Castro, 24, a Guatemalan man, was arrested during a Florida enforcement sweep and charged with grabbing a trooper's Taser. His arrest came amid a roundup of roughly 500 people in the region.Fort Myers, FL · Aug 24, 2026 · InterNewsCast, Unbiased Headlines, Thin Line News
Mexican asylum seeker, 39, arrested during ICE stop in Fort MyersMaria Del Carmen Negrete Raya, 39, was arrested after confronting ICE officers during a Fort Myers stop, injuring one officer. She had filed for asylum in 2023 and remains subject to removal proceedings.Fort Myers, FL · Aug 19, 2026 · Florida Voice News, Florida Daily
Emmanuel N.: Haitian high school football player, 18, held by ICE after traffic stopEmmanuel Nelson, 18, a senior linebacker for Port St. Lucie High School, remains held weeks after a school-zone traffic stop. His family says he has a pending residency petition and had a valid work permit.Port St. Lucie, FL · Aug 19, 2026 · CBS12, L'Union Suite, Treasure Coast Palm +2- Jacinto R.B.: Nursery owner detained by ICE driving home, held 6 weeks without hearingA Guatemalan nursery owner in Homestead, Florida, who has lived in the U.S. for 14 years, was detained by ICE while driving home from work and held six weeks before a bond hearing.Homestead, FL · Aug 14, 2026 · CourtListener
Leonel B.L.: Venezuelan school custodian with work permit detained by ICE driving to workLeonel Armando Bolívar Linares, 29, a Venezuelan school custodian with a pending asylum case, was detained while driving to work after a traffic stop. His union is demanding his release.St. Johns County, FL · Aug 9, 2026 · San Jose Citizen, El Pitazo- Jorge R.B.: Venezuelan man re-detained by ICE after traffic stop, held in North FloridaA Venezuelan man paroled into the U.S. in 2023 was detained after a traffic stop while appealing his removal order. A federal court ordered him given a bond hearing within seven days or released.Baker County, FL · Aug 3, 2026 · CourtListener
Jorge Luis R.: Venezuelan husband detained by ICE while U.S. citizen wife battles breast cancerJorge Luis Eliecer Ruiz, 36, was detained near Coconut Creek while his U.S. citizen wife battles breast cancer. The couple married in 2025 and had filed for his permanent residency.Coconut Creek, FL · Aug 3, 2026 · CBS News
Olga P.: Mayan translator deported to Guatemala, leaving four U.S.-citizen children behindOlga Perez, 47, a Mam-language interpreter who volunteered for decades helping police, courts and hospitals in Palm Beach County, was deported to Guatemala after nearly 30 years, leaving behind four U.S.-citizen children.Florida · Jul 31, 2026 · USA Today, Palm Beach Post, Blue Water Healthy Living +2
Yajaira: Honduran mother returned to overcrowded Miramar ICE cell with IV in armYajaira, a 37-year-old Honduran mother of two with a valid work permit, was held five days in an overcrowded Miramar cell, suffered an anxiety attack, and is now detained in Spokane, Washington.Florida Keys, FL · Jul 20, 2026 · Reason, IFTTT, Family Stations Network +1
Jhorland A.: 22-year-old Colombian man held for ICE at Polk County jailJhorland Atehortua, 22, a Colombian national, was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 4 and now faces a detainer at the Polk County jail.Polk County, FL · Jul 19, 2026 · Tampa Free Press, Polk Sheriff, West Orlando News
Juan Jairo C.D.: Father of two fatally struck by truck while fleeing ICE in FloridaJuan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, a Honduran father of two who had arrived on a tourist visa three weeks earlier, was struck and killed by a truck while fleeing agents on a Florida highway.St. Augustine, FL · Jul 17, 2026 · Associated Press, Newsweek, El País +10
JeanCarlos F.M.: DACA father deported to Honduras after year in ICE custodyJeanCarlos Fiallos Manzanares, a Miami man with DACA status who lived in the U.S. over 30 years, was detained after a traffic stop and deported to Honduras after a year, away from his wife and sons.Miami Florida · Jul 1, 2026 · WLRN, The Marshall Project
Elias B.: Mexican man arrested in Levy County after ICE traffic stop near OrlandoElias Bautista, 35, was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop near Orlando where an ICE agent was allegedly struck and injured; he was later located and arrested in Levy County.Orange County, FL · Jun 18, 2026 · Fox 13 News, ICE, Orlando News +1
Diego Armando E.P.: Venezuelan cook detained at traffic stop, self-deports after 11 years in U.S.Diego Armando Escalona Polanco, 19, a Chipotle cook in Orlando, was detained after a traffic stop and self-deported after 11 years in the U.S., reuniting with family in Maracaibo.Orlando, FL · Jun 16, 2026 · WUFT, WLRN, WUSF +1- Iaroslav M.: Russian asylum seeker held by Border Patrol after four years living legallyA 19-year-old Russian asylum seeker who came to the U.S. at 16, graduated high school and worked lawfully was detained over 40 days after a traffic stop. A judge ordered his release.Hollywood, FL · Jun 16, 2026 · CourtListener
Ernesto P.S.: Legal resident roofer dragged through broken glass by FDLE agents in FloridaErnesto Puac Son, a 33-year-old roofer and legal resident who has lived in Florida 18 years, was dragged through broken glass during a traffic stop and convicted of resisting arrest, getting a year in jail.Stuart, FL · Jun 9, 2026 · Treasure Coast Palm, Blue Water Healthy Living
Henry M.H.: Ex-Venezuelan army major held by ICE after DUI charge droppedHenry Morales Hernandez, 55, a former Venezuelan Army major and grandfather who fled Maduro's government, remains in ICE custody after a dismissed DUI charge and a denied bond request.Florida, FL · May 26, 2026 · Newsweek, CourtListener
Emilio N.M.: Cuban man deported with appeal pending allowed to returnJavier Batista Pérez, 62, and Emilio Nieves Matanzas were deported to Cuba despite pending appeals and approved release orders. Nieves Matanzas, held five months after a traffic stop, has now been granted parole to return.Orlando, FL · May 21, 2026 · CiberCuba, CiberCuba, Directorio Cubano +2- Emilio N.M.: Cuban man deported during pending asylum appeal allowed to returnEmilio Nieves Matanzas, a Cuban man living in Florida, was deported in May 2026 while his asylum appeal was still pending. Weeks later, the government granted him special parole to return and seek permanent residency.Cape Coral, FL · May 21, 2026 · CiberCuba, Cuba Headlines, Directorio Cubano +2
Juan T.: Asylum-seeking father of Atlanta United player detained by ICE at traffic stopJuan Tablante, a Venezuelan asylum seeker since 2016 and father of an Atlanta United soccer player, was detained during a traffic stop despite holding a valid work permit. His son is raising funds for his legal defense.Orlando, FL · May 9, 2026 · El Nacional, Univision- Brulan: Marathon man with TPS deported to Haiti despite court order, then returnedBrulan, who lived in Marathon for 22 years working three jobs and supporting family in Haiti, was deported despite valid TPS, then allowed to return two weeks later.“I’d rather be dead now than sent back” — BrulanMarathon, FL · May 7, 2026 · Miami Herald, Daily Gazette
- Honduran asylum seeker kept in county jail for ICE past release dateJefferson David Fuentes Martinez, a Honduran asylum seeker who arrived at 17 in 2024, was held at Volusia County Jail past his release date under an ICE detainer; a court blocked his transfer.Volusia County, FL · Apr 27, 2026 · CourtListener, PACER Monitor
María Alejandra R.M.: Asylum seeker held by ICE after Miami car crashMaría Alejandra Rivas Martínez, 19, was driving her girlfriend to a medical appointment when her car was rear-ended in Miami, leading a state officer to alert ICE and have her detained despite a pending asylum case.Miami, FL · Apr 14, 2026 · Alertas 24, Cactus 24, Caraota Digital +1
Alexandre R.: Former Brazilian intelligence official detained by ICE after traffic stopAlexandre Ramagem, 53, Brazil's former intelligence chief living in exile in Florida, was detained after a traffic stop following his conviction and 16-year sentence for a coup conspiracy. Brazil has requested his extradition.Orlando, FL · Apr 14, 2026 · InterNewsCast, The Prague Post, LA Post
Jesús C.: Deported Venezuelan TPS holder fatally shot at Guárico homeJesús Carpio, a Venezuelan living in Orlando with a pending asylum case, was deported after a month in ICE custody and fatally shot by gunmen at his family's home days later.Orlando, FL · Apr 4, 2026 · Mundo Now, Contra Poder News, El Venezolano Newspaper +1- Ivan P.S.: Mexican man detained by ICE in Florida traffic stop after 17 yearsA Mexican man who lived in the U.S. for over 17 years was detained after a traffic stop over tinted windows and moved between facilities. A court ordered a bond hearing within seven days.Florida · Mar 30, 2026 · CourtListener
Johnny R.R.: Venezuelan asylum seeker with brain tumor held 25 days without medicationJohnny Rondón Rodríguez, a Venezuelan asylum seeker with a brain tumor, was held 25 days in an Orange County jail without his medication. A federal judge ordered his immediate release.Orlando, FL · Mar 27, 2026 · Seattle Times, WLRN, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida +2
Royer P.J.: Indigenous Mexican teen dies in Florida ICE detentionRoyer Pérez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old Indigenous Tzotzil Mayan who came to the U.S. at 15 and worked steadily at a restaurant, died in a Florida detention center in March 2026. His father disputes the suicide ruling.Moore Haven, FL · Mar 20, 2026 · Associated Press, NPR, CBS12 +16- Pedro R.O.: Asylum seeker who arrived as minor detained by ICE in FloridaAn asylum seeker who came to the U.S. as a minor in 2021 was detained while driving to work in Key Largo, Florida, despite five years with no criminal history. A court ordered his immediate release.Key Largo, FL · Mar 12, 2026 · CourtListener
Rogelio: Father of five held by ICE seven months, approved for green cardRogelio, 39, a Guatemalan immigrant married to a U.S. citizen with five children, was held for seven months after a traffic stop. A judge has now approved his path to a green card.La Belle, Florida · Mar 9, 2026 · AOL, Miami Herald, Detroit News +1
Jose A.A.: Honduran asylum seeker detained by ICE after traffic stop in FloridaA Honduran 20-year-old seeking asylum was freed after a court found his Florida traffic-stop detention violated due process. A 51-year-old Salvadoran landscaper in South Florida 30 years was then detained near Davie; his family cannot locate him.Orlando, FL · Mar 6, 2026 · CourtListener, Local 10
Carlos: Welder deported by ICE, U.S. citizen partner left raising two children aloneCarlos, a Guatemalan welder and family breadwinner for ten years, was deported to Guatemala in March after falling asleep at a stop sign. His partner now raises their young daughter and autistic teenage son alone.Sarasota, FL · Mar 2026 · WUSF, WLRN- Rolando G.C.: Father of two U.S. citizens held two months after Florida traffic stopA Guatemalan man who has lived in the U.S. 14 years and has two citizen children was held two months after a Florida traffic stop before a court ordered his immediate release.Florida · Feb 18, 2026 · CourtListener
Nicolth H.L.: Asylum-seeking surgical technician detained by ICE driving home in Fort LauderdaleNicolth Hernandez-Lucero, a 24-year-old surgical technician who has lived in the U.S. nine years, was detained while driving home in Fort Lauderdale as her husband recorded. She is now held in Pompano Beach awaiting a bond hearing.Fort Lauderdale, FL · Feb 12, 2026 · NBC Miami, AOL, PublicSource +4
Travel advisory warns World Cup visitors of Florida deportation risksAdvocacy groups warned World Cup visitors to Miami that Florida's enforcement partnerships could lead to detention during routine stops, citing a Mexican tourist with a valid visa held 10 days after a traffic stop.Miami, FL · Feb 5, 2026 · NY Times Post, Ocala, When in Your State +1- Alain A.G.: Cuban man detained by ICE after traffic violation arrest in FloridaA Cuban man who entered legally in January 2025 was detained after a traffic stop in Miami-Dade and sent to a California City detention facility. A court ordered the government to give him a bond hearing within 14 days.Miami, FL · Jan 6, 2026 · CourtListener
Malik V.: Asylum seeker, 21, held a month at Florida detention centerMalik Velimetov, 21, was raised in Key West after being born in Turkmenistan. He was held a month at an Everglades detention center and released with an electronic monitor; his parents and sister were also detained.Key West, FL · Dec 28, 2025 · Gwen Filosa, Marco News, Newsweek +2
José G.: Palm Beach restaurant manager held 12 days by ICEJosé Gonzalez, a 53-year-old maitre d' who spent 20 years at a Palm Beach restaurant, was held in cramped, cold conditions at Alligator Alcatraz despite having a valid work permit.Palm Beach, FL · Dec 23, 2025 · CW34, CBS12, Palm Beach Post +10
Children separated from parents in ICE sweeps across Palm Beach CountyAbout 50 people, including parents separated from children, were detained in roadblocks and a construction-site raid in Palm Beach County. A 19-year-old U.S. citizen was wrongly detained but later released.Lake Worth, FL · Dec 8, 2025 · USA Today, Islander News, Global Construction Review- Mother of three struggles to feed children while husband held by ICEGarcia, a mother of three working as a cleaner, is spending nearly all her earnings on $15,000 in legal fees after her husband's DUI arrest led to his transfer into ICE custody in California.Manatee County, FL · Oct 2025 · WUSF, WLRN
Jose H.A.: Salvadoran driver arrested by Florida trooper who recorded him as whiteJose Hernandez Alvarez, from El Salvador, was stopped for window tint and arrested after the trooper contacted immigration authorities. A review found that trooper never marked a driver as "Hispanic" over 11 months.Lake Worth Beach, FL · Sep 23, 2025 · WLRN, Suncoast Searchlight
Julián V.: Costa Rican TikTok star handed to ICE over expired licenseCosta Rican content creator Julián Valverde was detained after a traffic stop for an expired license led to him being turned over to ICE. A judge set bail at $250, and he has since been released, thanking family and supporters.Orlando, FL · Sep 17, 2025 · Federal Character, The Tico Times, Infobae +2
Ismael C.: Construction worker held two months by ICE after traffic stopIsmael Cerro, a construction worker detained during a traffic stop on his way to work, spent two months at Alligator Alcatraz and Krome. His lawsuit led an appeals court to restore bond hearings for detainees in Florida, Alabama and Georgia.Hillsborough County, FL · Sep 2025 · Miami Herald, CourtListener
Johan B.: Miami yoga teacher detained by ICE minutes before classJohan Blanco, 44, a yoga instructor from Venezuela who has taught in Miami since 2015, was detained minutes before teaching a sold-out class. A GoFundMe has raised over $40,700 for his legal fees.Miami, FL · Aug 15, 2025 · Miami New Times, The Miami
Alejandra J.: Former Marine's wife deported after 20 years, leaving U.S. citizen daughter behindAlejandra Juarez, married to a former Marine, left her 16-year-old U.S. citizen daughter and husband behind after 20 years in Florida, settling in Mexico while her husband kept their roofing business running.Davenport, FL · Aug 10, 2025 · 8 News Now, News 9, Bay News 9 +2
Carlos G. and Óscar Alejandro G.: Two Mexican brothers held about 20 days at Alligator Alcatraz without chargesBrothers Carlos Martín and Óscar Alejandro Gonzalez were detained after a traffic stop in Orlando and held nearly 20 days at a Florida detention facility without case numbers or a lawyer. They were released uncharged and returned to Mexico.Orlando, FL · Jul 30, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, El Universal, UnoTV +4
Wilmer S.D.: Venezuelan journalist stopped by CBP, held 19 days in ICE tentWilmer Roberto Solano Dávila, 59, a Venezuelan journalist and Uber driver with a pending asylum case, was detained during a rideshare trip and held 19 days in a crowded outdoor tent before release on bond.Miami, FL · Jul 26, 2025 · Latin Times, Los Angeles Times, Press Freedom Tracker +2
Key West student, 18, deported to Honduras, now with grandparentsA Key West High School senior and wrestler, 18, was detained while driving to school and deported to Honduras within a week. He now lives with grandparents near San Pedro Sula.Key West, FL · Jul 16, 2025 · Keys News, Gwen Filosa, Telemundo 51 +1
Lee S.: Irish hairstylist with work permit deported by ICE, piercings removed without consentLee Stinton, a 45-year-old Irish hairstylist living in Key West since 2018, was detained after a traffic stop and held in overcrowded conditions before being deported to Northern Ireland.Key West, FL · Jul 12, 2025 · Keys Weekly, Newsweek, Belfast Telegraph +3
Alexis: Mexican teen handcuffed, held with adults at Alligator Alcatraz for daysAlexis, 15, from Chiapas, was held for three days at a Florida detention facility built for adults, handcuffed during transfer, before his father proved his age and he was moved to a youth shelter.Tampa, FL · Jul 4, 2025 · Miami Herald, Teen Vogue, The Independent +3
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- Pascual A.: Guatemalan father of two U.S. Marines detained by ICE in FloridaPascual Miguel Andres, 45, a Guatemalan father of four who has lived in the U.S. for 17 years, was detained after a minor traffic accident. His two daughters serve as U.S. Marines and are seeking his release.Florida · Jun 29, 2025 · CourtListener, Naples News, Post-Crescent +1
Fernando A.: Italian dual citizen held at Florida ICE facility denied lawyer, family saysFernando Eduardo Artese, 63, a security camera technician and dual Italian-Argentinian citizen living here since 2018, was detained at a Florida traffic stop while traveling with family and sent to the Everglades facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz."Martin County, FL · Jun 25, 2025 · CNN, WSVN, WRAL +2
Luis A.: Shark attack rescuer detained by ICE after traffic stopLuis Alvarez helped rescue a nine-year-old girl from a shark attack in Florida, but was later stopped by police and detained by ICE, now facing a court hearing.Boca Grande, FL · Jun 14, 2025 · The Guardian, NBC Miami, USA Today- 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.Southwest Florida, FL · Jun 2025 · WUSF, WLRN
Esdras: Landscaper tasered twice in stomach during Florida Border Patrol traffic stopA landscaper known as Esdras was pulled from a van and tasered twice in the stomach during a May 2 traffic stop. He faces deportation but was released on bail.North Palm Beach, FL · May 2, 2025 · USA Today, Palm Beach Post, NBC Miami +2
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
Felipe Z.V.: University of Florida student self-deports to Colombia after ICE detentionFelipe Zapata Velásquez, 27, a University of Florida food and resource economics student, left for Colombia after a traffic stop led to ICE detention over a disputed visa status change. His mother says he is recovering physically and emotionally.Gainesville, FL · Mar 28, 2025 · NBC News, Miami New Times, WUFT +4
Jacqueline: Pregnant mother left without income after husband deported to GuatemalaJacqueline, a Guatemalan immigrant in the U.S. for a decade, became pregnant after her husband was detained and deported in March 2025. Fearful of enforcement, she avoided leaving home until a nonprofit clinic arranged rides to her prenatal appointments.North Florida, FL · Mar 2025 · 19th News, ACLU
Georgia
Godfrey W.: Army veteran and green card holder deported to Jamaica with appeal pendingGodfrey Wade, 65, an Army veteran and father of six, was deported to Jamaica while his appeal was pending and was later hospitalized for pneumonia. A Georgia judge has since voided the old conviction behind his case.Covington, GA · Oct 5, 2026 · Military.com, NYC Carib News, Military.com +8
Edgar C.G.: Man struck by ICE patrol car after traffic stop in GeorgiaEdgar Cabrera Gomez was struck by an ICE patrol vehicle and became lodged under it after fleeing on foot from a traffic stop in Dougherty County, Georgia. His family disputes claims that he had been driving the van.Dougherty County, GA · Sep 17, 2026 · WTVM, FOX Carolina
Jaqueline R.J.: Honor student detained by ICE weeks before graduation despite legal statusJaqueline Ramirez Juarez, a National Honor Society student accepted to study nursing, was detained by ICE weeks before her Cedartown High graduation after a traffic arrest. Classmates honored her at the ceremony despite her absence.Cedartown, GA · Jul 19, 2026 · Northwest Georgia News, Polk Today, WQEB 97.3 +2
Elder A.M.: High school soccer captain detained by ICE after traffic stop, misses graduationElder Yuvini Aguilar Macario, 19, a soccer captain at Trion High School who had started welding classes, was detained after a traffic stop and missed his graduation; classmates gave him a standing ovation in absentia.Walker County, GA · Jul 19, 2026 · Times Free Press, Local 3 News, All On Georgia
Jovanny P.: Landscaper detained after ICE stops him en route to work in MariettaJovanny de Jesús Pineda was stopped by immigration agents on his way to a landscaping job with two coworkers. His wife learned of his arrest by phone; he is now held at Stewart Detention Center.Marietta, GA · Jul 8, 2026 · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution- Alex O.: Guatemalan resident questioned by ICE agents during traffic stop in LaGrangeAlex Orellana, a Guatemalan resident of LaGrange who has lived there nearly two decades, was stopped by ICE agents on July 7 and asked for his citizenship status before being let go.LaGrange, GA · Jul 7, 2026 · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Five men deported after traffic stops in two Georgia countiesFive men from Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala, previously deported and returned to the U.S., were caught in traffic stops in Georgia and sentenced to time served before being deported again.Savannah, GA · Jun 30, 2026 · WTOC, WJCL, Grimy Times +2
Suzy G.: Trans activist held by ICE in male unit in GeorgiaSuzy Gerónimo, a transgender activist, was detained after a traffic stop and held in a men's unit at a Georgia facility, facing harassment and unsafe conditions. A judge ordered accommodations, though enforcement has been inconsistent.Lumpkin, GA · May 14, 2026 · Enlace Latino NC, Univision, Que Pasa Media +2- Rossville mother detained by ICE, family closes her coffee shopA Rossville coffee shop owner was detained by ICE after a traffic stop, prompting her family to close their three-year-old cafe and relocate to Mexico to support her.Rossville, GA · May 11, 2026 · News Channel 9, Times Free Press
Axel A.R.: High school junior brought to U.S. at 4 deported to HondurasAxel Gerardo Archaga Rios, 18, a Dunwoody High School junior who came to the U.S. at age 4, was deported to Honduras after a traffic stop and is now living with his grandmother.Dunwoody, GA · May 3, 2026 · Atlanta News First, CBS News, Yahoo News +4
Man captured after escaping ICE custody in Rockdale County, GeorgiaA man held in ICE custody jumped from a transport vehicle in Rockdale County, Georgia, and fled after being arrested for a traffic violation days earlier. He was captured by multiple law enforcement agencies that afternoon.Conyers, GA · Mar 9, 2026 · CBS 46, Atlanta News First, Fox 5 Atlanta +1
Jimmy P.: Georgia man with heart transplant and TPS detained by ICEJimmy Paz, who has lived in the U.S. for 21 years and had a heart transplant four years ago, was detained during a January traffic stop despite showing valid ID.Folkston, GA · Feb 10, 2026 · WRDW, Atlanta News First, 11Alive +1
Heber S.D.: Mexican day laborer, father of two, dies in Georgia ICE custodyHeber Sánchez Domínguez, a 34-year-old Mexican day laborer who had lived in the U.S. two years, died in Georgia ICE custody after guards found him with a rope around his neck; his family disputes the suicide finding.Lovejoy, GA · Jan 15, 2026 · Telemundo, WRDW, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution +9Jacinto: Georgia driver denied bond twice after ICE 'slowpoke' stopJacinto, who had a valid license and a pending green card application, was turned over to ICE after a Georgia traffic stop and has since been denied bond twice.Jefferson, GA · Jul 18, 2025 · Univision
Eduardo G.G.: Henry County father of three held by ICE, wife in high-risk pregnancyEduardo Guzman Garcia, a father driving his toddler to school, was stopped for a broken brake light and has been held in Atlanta since July 11, 2025, as his wife manages a high-risk pregnancy.Henry County, GA · Jul 9, 2025 · 11Alive, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, KION Central Coast +1
Eight immigrant workers arrested in joint ICE-police traffic stops near SavannahEight immigrant laborers were arrested near a Savannah mobile home park after ICE agents coordinated traffic stops with local police, with body camera footage showing an agent offering to keep assisting future stops.Savannah, GA · Jun 11, 2025 · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ximena A.C.: Dalton college student mistakenly arrested, remains in ICE custodyXimena Arias-Cristobal, 19, a Dalton State Community College student, was arrested after police stopped the wrong vehicle; she remains held at Stewart Detention Center facing deportation despite dropped local charges.Dalton, GA · May 5, 2025 · ABC News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Fox 5 Atlanta +3
Illinois
Silverio V.G.: Line cook and father of two fatally shot by ICE near ChicagoSilverio Villegas González, a 38-year-old line cook and father of two near Chicago, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a 2025 traffic stop. His family filed a wrongful death claim a year later.Franklin Park, IL · Oct 8, 2026 · Tucson.com, CBS News, Reuters +23
Three Illinois teens heading to work held by ICE in Missouri jailThree Illinois teens traveling together to work were detained by ICE on June 9 after a traffic stop near Collinsville; two, ages 19, were transferred to a Missouri county jail.Collinsville, IL · Jun 10, 2026 · St. Louis Public Radio, The Telegraph, WILL- Jesus C.: Illinois 16-year-old sent to Texas by ICE, family's custody request deniedJesus Alexis Cruz, 16, was detained after a traffic stop in Illinois and transferred to a Texas juvenile facility despite his family's request for custody.Collinsville, IL · Jun 10, 2026 · St. Louis Public Radio, The Telegraph, WILL
Three Illinois teens, including a 16-year-old, detained by ICE after traffic stopThree Collinsville, Illinois teens, ages 16 and 19, were detained by ICE on June 9 after a traffic stop, then sent to detention facilities in Texas and Missouri. State officials are investigating the local police's role.Morrisonville, IL · Jun 10, 2026 · The Telegraph, Fox 2 Now, St. Louis Public Radio +1
Hector C.S. and Jesus C.: 16- and 19-year-old detained by ICE in Illinois, moved to TexasHector Cruz-Sanchez, 19, and Jesus Alexis Cruz, 16, were detained during a work trip after a traffic stop, then separated and sent to different Texas facilities, raising family concerns over the teen's transfer.Morrisonville, IL · Jun 9, 2026 · NPR Illinois, Belleville News-Democrat, Fox 2 Now +2
Three Collinsville, Illinois teens detained by ICE, 16-year-old held in TexasThree Collinsville, Illinois teens, ages 16 and 19, were detained while traveling for a summer internet line job after a traffic stop; one is held in Texas, two in Missouri.Morrisonville, IL · June 9, 2026 · The Telegraph, MSN, Belleville News-Democrat +2
Driver detained by ICE with child in car in North ChicagoA driver was detained in North Chicago with a child in the car after agents stopped a blue sedan on 11th Street around 8:20 a.m. Enforcement activity also occurred in nearby Waukegan the same day.North Chicago, IL · May 20, 2026 · Lake McHenry Scanner, Patch
Driver and three passengers arrested by ICE in Shelbyville vehicle stopFour people, including a 33-year-old Mexican driver and three passengers ranging from 22 to 46, were arrested during a Shelbyville vehicle stop on April 21. All four remain held pending removal proceedings.Shelbyville, IL · Apr 21, 2026 · Capitol City Now, WAND-TV, CourtListener
Diana S.G.: Chicago daycare teacher forcibly removed by ICE in front of childrenA Chicago daycare teacher was pulled from a car and detained in front of children during morning drop-off. A federal judge ruled her detention illegal and ordered a bond hearing.Chicago, IL · Nov 6, 2025 · Chicago Sun-Times, CBS News, ABC7 Chicago +6
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
Breastfeeding mother detained by ICE near O'Hare without lactation roomA Mexican taxi driver and mother of a 10-month-old was arrested near O'Hare and held at Broadview without a lactation room to pump milk. A judge ordered her released on October 31.Chicago, IL · Oct 30, 2025 · Block Club Chicago, CourtListener
Miguel B.L.: Spanish citizen cleared to leave held six months by ICE, then deportedMiguel Barreno López, 39, was held six months at a Kentucky detention center after a judge approved his voluntary departure. He was deported to Spain in May 2026, barred from returning for ten years.Chicago, IL · Oct 18, 2025 · The Christian Science Monitor, El País, Russ Pain +1
Teen U.S. citizen thrown down, held by ICE in Hoffman EstatesAn 18-year-old U.S. citizen was pulled from her car and thrown to the ground by agents believed to be ICE in Hoffman Estates, then held for hours before being released without charges.Hoffman Estates, IL · Oct 16, 2025 · CBS News, CBS News, Audacy +4
Evelyn: 18-year-old U.S. citizen held down by ICE officer's knee on her neckEvelyn, an 18-year-old U.S. citizen, was thrown to the ground and knelt on by an ICE officer on October 10 while screaming she was a citizen; DHS falsely denied the video showed her.“They were telling them they were U.S. citizens, and they didn't care. It was very scary to see that video,” — Jazmin, Evelyn's motherChicago, IL · Oct 15, 2025 · The Daily Beast, CBS News, PolitiFact +2
27 people arrested without warrants by DHS officers in Chicago, filing allegesTwenty-seven people were arrested without warrants by Homeland Security officers since May 2025, including at least 20 in September, often while walking, at parking lots, traffic stops or home.Chicago, IL · Sep 26, 2025 · Immigrant Justice, HuffPost
Rubén G.: Venezuelan asylum seeker detained by ICE after Florida traffic accidentRubén González, a Venezuelan asylum seeker with valid work authorization and a temporary license, was detained after a Clermont, Florida traffic accident and taken to a Jacksonville detention facility.Chicago, IL · Apr 6, 2025 · Noti Falcon, Punto de Corte, WOOD TV
Three brothers detained by ICE during Chicago commuteJhony and Marco Gregorio, Guatemalan brothers who have lived in the Chicago suburbs for over a decade, were swept up along with brother Bayron during a predawn traffic stop targeting only one of them.Maywood, IL · Mar 25, 2025 · ProPublica, converseer.com
Abel O.: Chicago father detained six months after ICE mistakes him for his sonAbel Orozco, a 47-year-old tree-cutting business owner who has lived near Chicago for 30 years, was mistakenly detained for his son and has remained in custody in Kentucky for nearly six months.Lyons, IL · Mar 14, 2025 · ABC7 Chicago, Immigrant Justice, Chicago Tribune +7
Indiana
At least 28 people detained in ICE sweep of Clark CountyAt least 28 people were detained in a Clark County ICE sweep, prompting a local restaurant owner to close his shop after his brother was stopped by police in an unmarked car.Clarksville, IN · Jul 10, 2026 · WAVE 3, News and Tribune, WDRB Wave +1- Gurpreet S.: Indian man held by ICE without bond hearing after Indiana traffic stopAn Indian man held at Clay County Jail since a July 2026 traffic stop in Indianapolis was never given a bond hearing. A court ordered officials to grant one or release him within ten days.Indianapolis, IN · Jul 2, 2026 · CourtListener
- Aidar M.: Kyrgyzstani asylum seeker held by ICE in Indiana without bond hearingA Kyrgyzstani man with a pending asylum case was detained in Indiana after a traffic stop. A court ordered a bond hearing or his release by April 7.Brazil, IN · Mar 12, 2026 · CourtListener
Iowa
Mario B.: Father of three with pending residency case detained by ICE in IowaMario Bojorjes, a North Liberty construction worker, father of three and his family's main earner, was detained after a trooper stopped him for a tinted window and asked about his immigration status.North Liberty, IA · Jul 7, 2026 · The Daily Iowan, KCRG
Jagdish S.: Asylum-seeking truck driver with work permit detained by ICE in IowaTruck driver Jagdish Singh, an Indian citizen with work authorization through 2029 and a pending asylum case, was arrested at an Iowa weigh station in February. A federal judge ruled his detention violated his due process rights.Iowa · Apr 20, 2026 · Tomball-The Woodlands News, Little Village Magazine
Asylum-seeking truck drivers with work permits detained by ICE in IowaTwo immigrant truck drivers, one from Pakistan and one from India, were detained along Interstate 80 despite having work permits and pending asylum cases. Both are now suing over their detentions.Iowa · Apr 3, 2026 · KWQC, Des Moines Register, Iowa Capital Dispatch +1
Suraj V.: Asylum-seeking truck driver arrested by ICE at Iowa weigh stationSuraj Vasal, an Indian asylum seeker and truck driver, was arrested at an Iowa weigh station during a trucker crackdown. A judge found his rights violated and ordered a bond hearing by April 30 or his release.Polk County, IA · Mar 27, 2026 · KCRG, Iowa Capital Dispatch, Des Moines Register +1
Usiel S.R.: Omaha contractor with 8-year-old son held by ICE without bond hearingUsiel Sanchez Romero, an Omaha contractor with a wife and 8-year-old son who has run his business seven years, was detained at a traffic stop and held without a bond hearing. He is suing for his release or a hearing.Pottawattamie County, IA · Mar 21, 2026 · Iowa Capital Dispatch, KY OUT TV, Little Village Magazine- Syed A.: Indian truck driver with work permit detained by Iowa troopers and ICESyed Abbas, an Indian truck driver with work authorization and a pending asylum case, was detained after Iowa troopers stopped his truck and wrongly checked his status. He is now suing ICE and local officials.Mitchellville, IA · Mar 4, 2026 · Iowa Public Radio, Iowa Capital Dispatch, KWQC +1
- Abhishek K.: Indian truck driver held without bond hearing after ICE stop in IowaAbhishek Kumar, a truck driver from India, was detained at an Iowa weigh station in February and held without a bond hearing. He is suing for release or a hearing.Mitchellville, IA · Feb 11, 2026 · KCRG, Little Village Magazine, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Lucia R.C.: Des Moines mother of three jailed by ICE after traffic stopLucia Rojas De La Cruz, a mother of three who has lived in the U.S. for 23 years, was detained by ICE after a routine traffic stop and denied a bond hearing twice.Carlisle, IA · Dec 30, 2025 · KCRG, Iowa Capital Dispatch, Ottumwa Radio
Leticia J.: Native American woman nearly deported after traffic stop in IowaLeticia Jacobo, a 24-year-old Native American woman, was jailed in Iowa over a traffic stop and faced transfer to ICE detention before indigenous rights groups intervened to stop her deportation.Iowa · Nov 26, 2025 · Des Moines Register, Univision
Kansas
- U.S. citizen pulled over by ICE on southwest Kansas streetA U.S. citizen was randomly pulled over during a wide ICE enforcement sweep across southwest Kansas that also targeted construction sites and meatpacking plants. City leaders said ICE gave them no advance communication.Southwest Kansas, KS · Oct 10, 2026 · akko.wetdry.world, KSN, nostr.ae +1
Frank D. and Guadalupe N.: U.S. citizen father and daughter say ICE racially profiled them in KansasA Cargill plant worker and his 20-year-old daughter, both Kansas-born U.S. citizens, were pulled over by an ICE vehicle while driving home from work. She was left shaking and crying; both said they were profiled.“I got pissed off because this is my daughter picking me up from work. It's not even 15 minutes (from work).” — Frank DuranDodge City, KS · Sep 29, 2026 · KCUR, KSAL, GC Telegram +1
Mother with baby among dozens detained by ICE in Kansas meatpacking townsDozens were detained in a late-September ICE sweep across three Kansas meatpacking towns, including a mother taken with her baby, prompting protests and school absences.Liberal, KS · Sep 26, 2026 · High Plains Public Radio, KCUR, KWCH +3
William M.R.: Kansas father detained by ICE while driving Guardsman son to disaster dutyWilliam Israel Martinez Ruiz, 42, a Kansas City construction worker, was arrested after deputies stopped him for a burned-out light while he drove his National Guard son to disaster duty. He is held without bail in Leavenworth.“I'm serving this country, I'm proudly serving, and I love the mission I took on. It honestly feels like betrayal.” — Louis MartinezGarnett, KS · Aug 26, 2026 · Eyes On Ice, KSHB, Kansas City Star
Juan: Guatemalan asylum seeker deported after Olathe officer violates policy calling ICEJuan, 21, a Guatemalan asylum seeker, was deported after an Olathe police officer violated department policy by calling ICE during a traffic stop for speeding. The officer remained employed as of June 2026.Olathe, KS · Feb 16, 2026 · Johnson County Post, KCUR
Louisiana
Elder C.: Honduran teen with legal status detained by ICE after Alabama traffic stopElder Chavez, 18, came from Honduras at 14 to live with his sister after his parents abandoned him, and excelled in welding classes. Despite legal status, he was detained after a traffic stop and denied protection from deportation.Winnfield, LA · Oct 16, 2026 · ProPublica, Minnesota Reformer, Dallas Observer +10- Ana C.C.: Venezuelan mother with serious medical condition held by ICE after traffic stopA Venezuelan mother held at a Louisiana detention center since an August traffic stop says a serious medical condition has worsened and her children face hardship. A judge denied her emergency request for release.Basile, LA · Aug 6, 2026 · CourtListener
Woman detained by ICE during Kenner traffic stop as children watchA mother was detained by ICE during a traffic stop in Kenner, Louisiana, with two of her three children, ages 14 and 2, in the car; a friend now cares for all three, including her U.S.-born toddler.Kenner, LA · Jul 30, 2026 · WWL-TV, Yahoo News
Karina A.S.J.: Nursing mother of four U.S. citizen children held by ICE three monthsKarina Alvarez San Juan, a mother of four nursing a newborn, was held over three months after a traffic stop; a judge ordered her released after finding ICE broke its own policy.Basile, LA · Jul 9, 2026 · Law & Crime, CourtListener, CourtListener +5- Andersson L.A.: Man detained by ICE after traffic stop, held in LouisianaA man held at Winn Correctional Center after a traffic stop asked a court to order his release, but the judge found his claims did not show he was likely to win and denied the request.Winnfield, LA · Jun 4, 2026 · CourtListener
Cecil E.Q.: Pregnant Honduran mother detained by ICE, separated from breastfeeding babyCecil Elvir-Quinonez, 25, a Honduran mother in the U.S. since 2014, was separated from her breastfeeding infant after a traffic stop. She later learned in detention she was pregnant, receiving little care amid bleeding.Louisiana, LA · Jan 23, 2026 · Threads, 19th News, Latin Times +5
Drivers arrested by immigration agents near Louisiana Meta data center siteDrivers headed to a Meta data center construction site in Louisiana were stopped in traffic checks, with over 90% of those detained having no criminal records, disrupting work and worrying immigrant families.Richland Parish, LA · Jan 16, 2026 · Data Center Dynamics, Bloomberg, Shreveport Bossier Advocate
Denham Springs schoolchildren flee as Border Patrol slams man to groundMore than a dozen schoolchildren waiting for their bus in Denham Springs fled crying as masked Border Patrol agents chased and slammed a man face-first to the ground nearby.Denham Springs, LA · December 2025 · ACLU, The Advocate- Amilcar L.P.: Former DACA recipient with U.S. citizen daughters deported to HondurasAmilcar Lisser-Posadas, 29, a former DACA recipient and father of two U.S. citizen daughters, was held 12 days in overcrowded conditions, sick and untreated, then deported to Honduras despite a pending legal request.Alexandria, LA · Apr 23, 2025 · The Guardian
Maine
Father detained by ICE in Maine, two children found home aloneA father was detained during a Maine traffic stop after his car, carrying his 1-year-old, struck an ICE vehicle; he collapsed yelling "My baby!" His other children, 2 and 9, were found home alone.“I noticed a Black male being arrested, yelling, being preceded to put in the car, continuing to — what seemed like — put up a little bit of a fight, continuing to yell,” — Sarah Vachon, a witnessSanford, ME · Oct 15, 2026 · WMTW, WISN
Johan D.G.: Colombian delivery driver fatally shot by ICE in mistaken Maine traffic stopJohan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 25, a DoorDash driver and veterinary clinic cleaner with legal work authorization, was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a mistaken traffic stop as his young daughter watched.“I watched a wife fall to her knees looking at her husband's dead body on the ground.” — Mary HayesBiddeford, ME · Oct 1, 2026 · CNN, Al Jazeera, WALB +25
Marcos G.S.: Contractor with U.S. citizen wife held 7 months by ICEMarcos Gaspar-Da Silva, a 32-year-old Brazilian contractor married to a U.S. citizen, was held nearly seven months and lost over 26 pounds before a judge granted him permanent residency in August.Maine · Aug 16, 2026 · News Center Maine, Newsweek, Phoenix New Times +4
Emmanuel L.: Corrections recruit with work permit held by ICE a monthEmmanuel Landila, a Cumberland County corrections recruit, was pulled from his car by agents in Portland while shouting that he worked in law enforcement. After a month in jail, a judge released him on bond.“I am a corrections officer! I work in Cumberland County!” — Emmanuel LandilaPortland, ME · Apr 1, 2026 · WMTW, WABI
Mirian: Legally present college graduate followed and detained by ICE in MaineMirian, a legally present Maine resident and recent college graduate, was followed by ICE from Westbrook to Scarborough and detained after a traffic stop. Her family is seeking community support for her release.Scarborough, ME · Jan 25, 2026 · Threads, WBUR, NEPM +1
Delfino N.: Angolan asylum seeker detained by ICE in Lewiston traffic stopDelfino Nsuka, a FedEx driver from Angola who has lived in Maine since his teens, was handcuffed and detained by ICE despite showing his work permit, then held 15 days before release on bond.Lewiston, ME · Jan 22, 2026 · Maine Public, WBUR, Press Herald
Jean-Pierre O.: 18-year-old USM student detained by ICE after minor accident in WestbrookJean-Pierre Obiang, 18, a University of Southern Maine student with no criminal record, was detained after a minor car accident in Westbrook. His family, asylum-seekers from Gabon, have lived in Maine three years.Westbrook, ME · Jan 21, 2026 · Press Herald, WGME, WMTW
Maryland
Samuel G.: Maryland-born U.S. citizen handcuffed by masked ICE agents outside Annapolis 7-ElevenSamuel Guzmán, 24, a U.S. citizen, was handcuffed by masked ICE agents outside an Annapolis 7-Eleven while driving to his restaurant job. He now leads a lawsuit over warrantless arrests of Latino residents.Annapolis, MD · Sep 11, 2026 · WTOP, The Grio, Washington Post
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
Haitian father detained by ICE in front of teen daughter in MarylandA Haitian father was surrounded and detained by ICE agents while driving his 17-year-old daughter Maggie home from the store. He had Temporary Protected Status and had fled Haiti in 2021 after gang members burned his home.Salisbury, MD · Aug 9, 2026 · NBC News
Two flee into Potomac River during ICE vehicle stop, taken into custodyThree Mexican men fled on foot during a vehicle stop near the C&O Canal, two jumping into the Potomac River. Rescuers pulled two from the water into custody; the third escaped after swimming across.Potomac, MD · Jul 23, 2026 · The Banner, NBC Washington, Internet Connectz +3
Yeferson C.J. and Felipe R.: Two men arrested by ICE in Upper MarlboroYeferson Jose Canamo-Jordan, 28, and Felipe Fernando Reymundo, 23, were arrested by ICE during vehicle stops in Upper Marlboro on July 9, 2026, after being released from county jail.Upper Marlboro, MD · Jul 9, 2026 · ICE, Southern Maryland Chronicle, The Bay Net +2- Santos A.R.: Driver detained after ICE accessed Maryland license database without warrantSantos Alvarenga-Rodriguez, 47, a Salvadoran citizen, was detained in Maryland after ICE checked his license plate through the state's driver database without a warrant or traffic violation.Howard County, MD · Jan 10, 2026 · Yahoo News, Hastings Tribune, Fox Baltimore +1
Massachusetts
Miguel I.I.: Guatemalan father pulled from car by ICE in front of young daughtersMiguel Ixcuna-Ixcuna, a Guatemalan fruit packer who lived in New Bedford for 12 years, was pulled from his car and detained in front of his frightened young daughters during an ICE sweep that arrested at least eight others.New Bedford, MA · Sep 21, 2026 · New Bedford Light, WGBH, WHDH +9
14-year-old Brazilian girl held by ICE ordered returned to MassachusettsA 14-year-old Brazilian girl was detained in a Massachusetts church parking lot and transferred overnight to a New York children's facility before a federal judge ordered her immediate return to family.Marlboro, MA · Mar 11, 2026 · CBS News, WCVB, WBUR +2
Pierre J.L.: 20-year-old Haitian man detained by ICE during Fall River vehicle stopPierre Andy Jean-Louis, a 20-year-old Haitian migrant who entered on parole in 2024, was arrested during a vehicle stop in Fall River and faces both criminal and immigration court hearings.Fall River, MA · Jul 18, 2026 · ICE, Herald News, USA Today
Mariola P.: Guatemalan genocide survivor and Lynn educator not detained at ICE check-inMariola Perez, a Guatemalan genocide survivor and school paraprofessional in Lynn for 16 years, was not detained at her May 11 ICE check-in after over 4,500 people signed a petition for her.Burlington, MA · May 11, 2026 · CBS News, Boston.com, Item Live
Marcelo G.S.: Brazilian teen arrested by ICE driving to volleyball practiceMarcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, came from Brazil at age 7 and was detained while driving to volleyball practice, held without a bed or window. He later earned his diploma and was invited to the State of the Union.Milford, MA · May 2026 · WPRI, WBUR, MetroWest Daily News +3
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
Ihsanullah G.: Afghan doctoral student with brain cancer suffers daily seizures in ICE custodyIhsanullah Garay, 38, an Afghan doctoral student with brain cancer, was detained while delivering food and moved to a Georgia facility far from his Boston cancer doctors. His health has worsened; he now needs a wheelchair and has daily seizures.“So I canceled his ticket … I paid extra for a taxi driver to bring him to the bus station.” — Abdul Ahad StorayMethuen, MA · Oct 16, 2025 · WBUR, Lowell Sun
João M.C.: Brazilian teen arrested by ICE driving to farm jobJoão Marciano do Carmo, a recent Milford High grad who hoped to become a plumber, was stopped by ICE on his way to work; his family doesn't know where he is.Milford, MA · Sep 27, 2025 · Boston Globe
Edgar E.E.: Malden man injured in violent ICE traffic stop, hospitalizedEdgar Hernan Elias Escobar, a Malden husband married to a U.S. citizen, was pulled from his truck and injured by ICE agents who shattered his window during a traffic stop, then hospitalized.Malden, MA · Sep 17, 2025 · WCVB, WGBH, Boston Globe
5-year-old U.S. citizen with autism surrounded by ICE during father's arrestA 5-year-old U.S. citizen with autism was surrounded by agents outside her Leominster home as they tried to arrest her father, Edwards Hip Mejia, who has lived in the U.S. over two decades. He was later detained and granted bond.Leominster, MA · Sep 16, 2025 · NBC News, Boston Globe, Boston.com
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
Juan Francisco M.: Guatemalan father detained by ICE agents who smashed car window with axJuan Francisco Mendez, 29, was released on $1,500 bail and an ankle monitor after 30 days in jail, following a traffic stop where ICE smashed his car window. He now awaits reunion with his wife and son.New Bedford, MA · Apr 14, 2025 · NBC Boston, CBS News, Boston Globe
Michigan
Mario C.J.: Guatemalan father dies in crash fleeing mistaken-identity ICE stop in MichiganMario David Coronado Juarez, a 36-year-old Guatemalan construction worker and father building a house for his family, died in a fiery crash in Grand Rapids while fleeing an ICE traffic stop meant for someone else.“Mario was a hardworking man for the working class. He lived a humble life. I’m showing you here who Mario is” — Gema LoweGrand Rapids, MI · Sep 23, 2026 · The Guardian, MLive, NBC News +5
Six landscapers with work visas stopped by nine ICE vehicles in MichiganSix landscaping workers legally employed on H-2B visas were stopped by nine ICE vehicles on their way to work in Highland Township, Michigan, and released after agents reviewed their paperwork. The company's owner called it a targeted raid.Highland Township, MI · Sep 11, 2026 · CBS News, Style Magazine, Eyes On Ice
Luis J.F.: Zilwaukee driver arrested in ICE worksite raid weeks after police contacted agencyLuis Jaime-Fortin, 29, was cited and released after a July 7 crash when a police chief contacted immigration authorities to verify his identity. He was later arrested in a July 25 workplace raid in Saginaw Township.Zilwaukee, MI · Jul 7, 2026 · New Media Detroit, MLive, WNEM +2
Karliana P.G.: Venezuelan college soccer player detained by ICE despite pending asylum caseKarliana Yosdeylin Perdomo-Gotopo, 20, a Cleary University soccer player and business major who fled Venezuela as a teenager, was detained during a traffic stop despite a pending asylum case. She was transferred to North Lake Correctional Facility.Detroit, MI · May 27, 2026 · Detroit Free Press, Metro Times, The Livingston Post +5
Yerlys M.L.: Venezuelan asylum seeker's kneecap fractured by ICE agents during Detroit arrestYerlys Moreno López, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, suffered a fractured kneecap and head trauma when ICE agents tackled her near her Detroit home. She remains detained despite doctors' recommendation she be moved to a better-equipped facility.Detroit, MI · May 19, 2026 · Associated Press, The Independent, Outlier Media
Person arrested by ICE during traffic stop outside Ann Arbor daycareA driver was pulled over near a children's daycare in downtown Ann Arbor by agents who surrounded the car with guns drawn and left before police arrived, abandoning the vehicle in a bike lane.Ann Arbor, MI · Apr 14, 2026 · Fox 2 Detroit, Asatu News, WEMU +1
Santiago Z.P.: Detroit teen arrested by ICE after stop for driving under speed limitSantiago Zamora Perez, a 17-year-old Detroit student and Venezuelan asylum seeker, was detained with his mother after police pulled him over for driving under the speed limit and called ICE.Detroit, MI · Dec 10, 2025 · Outlier Media, Detroit News, Senate Democrats +1
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- People detained at Bemidji airport and hotel by Border Patrol and ICESuspects fled on foot to Bemidji Regional Airport's runway after a traffic stop and were caught with help from local and state police. Separately, ICE detained at least one person at a nearby hotel the same morning.Bemidji, MN · Jul 17, 2026 · Bemidji Now, KB101 FM
Juan Carlos R.R.: Cuban DoorDash driver shot at by ICEJuan Carlos Rodriguez Romero, 54, a Cuban DoorDash driver with a pending asylum case, was shot at by ICE agents during a St. Paul traffic stop. Federal assault charges against him were dismissed in June.St. Paul, MN · Jun 16, 2026 · CBS News, CNN, Newsweek +5
Erik D.: College professor and father of two detained by ICE after car stopErik Davis, a 53-year-old Buddhist studies professor and father of two, was stopped and arrested en route to a medical appointment, among 15 charged with conspiracy over anti-ICE organizing.“It was a federal invasion and terror campaign on our streets. The behavior of these masked thugs was horrific … they were ripping human beings out of families.” — Erik DavisSt. Paul, MN · Jun 16, 2026 · The Guardian, Bold, Mogazamasr +2
Aliya R.: Disabled U.S. citizen denied medical care, blacked out in ICE custodyAliya Rahman, a Bangladeshi American with autism, was pulled from her car and hogtied by agents in Minneapolis on her way to a doctor's visit. Denied medical care, she blacked out and was hospitalized before being released without charge.Minneapolis, MN · May 25, 2026 · MacArthur Justice, Total News, CBS News +3
ICE agent allegedly pointed gun at people in car on Minneapolis highwayAn ICE agent was charged with assault after allegedly pointing a gun at drivers on Highway 62 in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation. He turned himself in and posted bond.Minneapolis, MN · Apr 2026 · Patch, Sahan Journal, Associated Press +2
Elizabeth Z.C. and Rosa Elena C.C.: 10-year-old girl detained by ICE, taken 1,200 miles to TexasElizabeth Zuna Caisaguano, 10, was taken with her mother on the way to her school bus and held a month in Texas before a judge blocked their deportation and freed them.Columbia Heights, MN · Feb 6, 2026 · CBS News, The Guardian, Sahan Journal +12
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
Elvis T.E.: Two-year-old and father flown to Texas by ICE despite court orderA 2-year-old who has lived in Minneapolis since birth and her Ecuadorian father were detained and flown to Texas despite a court order; she was returned the next day while he remains in custody.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 24, 2026 · CNN, Fox 9, MPR News
Joffre J.L.: Teen tackled, detained by Border Patrol after Minneapolis crashA 19-year-old Ecuadorian driver was chased down and pinned to the ground by a Border Patrol agent after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing his car in Minneapolis.“He yells for help, "Help me, help me, help me," and the ICE agent ends up coming, running and tackling him in the middle of the street, pins him down, is speaking to him in Spanish, trying to get him to calm down, and then he arrests him,” — Skylar FehlenMinneapolis, MN · Jan 22, 2026 · NBC News, CRBC News, Earthlings
Two teenagers handcuffed and detained by CBP officers in MinneapolisTwo teenagers were handcuffed and detained by federal agents in south Minneapolis on a Wednesday afternoon, while a third teen who witnessed it was left crying in the car.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 21, 2026 · MPR News, CBS News, CNN
Liborio P.O.: Husband detained by ICE while driving wife to hospital, sent to TexasLiborio Parral Ortiz was detained while driving his wife to the ER for back pain and sent to El Paso within 20 hours, separating him from her as she remained hospitalized.Mounds View, MN · Jan 16, 2026 · Sahan Journal, MinnPost, CRBC News
Hani D.: Asylum seeker with rare skin disorder hospitalized in ICE custody in MinnesotaHani Duglof, 32, who has a rare genetic skin disorder, was detained after agents ran his license plate while driving. He remains hospitalized in ICE custody awaiting a decade-old asylum decision.Minnesota · Jan 13, 2026 · KSTP, Star Tribune, Fox 9 +2
Khadra M.M.: St. Cloud refugee mother held by ICE in Texas, separated from sonKhadra Muse Mohamed, a 25-year-old Somali refugee and single mother in St. Cloud, was pulled over and detained, separating her from her 7-year-old son and disabled stepfather for nine days before her release.St. Cloud, MN · Jan 10, 2026 · Sahan Journal, AOL, NPR +2
Jose A.: Salvadoran dishwasher with TPS and pacemaker held by ICE past release orderJose Avendano, 62, a dishwasher with 32 years in the U.S. and a heart condition requiring a pacemaker, was detained despite valid work authorization, missing a critical medical procedure.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 9, 2026 · New York Times, Star Tribune, Fox 9 +1
Mauricio M.: Eden Prairie father of three detained by ICE, family confined to homeMauricio Martínez was detained during a January 9 traffic stop and sent to a Texas facility, where his wife says conditions include overcrowding and spoiled food, leaving the family struggling financially.Eden Prairie, MN · Jan 9, 2026 · EP Local News, Star Tribune
Roberto H.: Father of Minneapolis police detective held by ICE nearly four monthsRoberto Hernandez, 62, a cook and father of a Minneapolis police detective, was stopped while driving to work and has been held in New Mexico for months. He has lived in the U.S. nearly 30 years.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 5, 2026 · News from the States, Minnesota Reformer
Said M.: U.S. citizen stopped by ICE, ordered to prove citizenship in Twin CitiesSaid Mohamed, a U.S. citizen, was stopped by ICE agents who demanded he prove his citizenship during a traffic stop before letting him go. Agents separately confronted a woman at her home for ID.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 24, 2025 · KSTP, CBS News, KARE 11 +2
Abdikadir A.N.: Somali-American U.S. citizen pulled over and arrested by ICE outside Minneapolis mallAbdikadir Abdi Noor, a 43-year-old Somali-American citizen from Fridley, was pulled over and arrested outside Karmel Mall in Minneapolis on December 15. He is now a plaintiff in an ACLU lawsuit against ICE.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 15, 2025 · Minnesota Reformer, ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota
Joaquin H.A.: Mexican man held by ICE without bond after Minneapolis traffic stopJoaquin Herrera Avila was detained without bond after a Minneapolis traffic stop in August 2025. An appeals court reversed his release in March 2026, sending his case back for further proceedings.Minneapolis, MN · Aug 29, 2025 · Heritage Review, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, Institute for Policy Studies +2
Contractor detained by ICE in General Mills parking lot in MinnesotaA contractor was detained by federal officers in a General Mills parking lot in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in mid-January; officials said the person had entered the country in 2023.Chanhassen, MN · Jan 8, 2025 · GM Today, CNN, Star Tribune
Mississippi
Missouri
Victor L.D.: Father of two detained by ICE, deported to Mexico after 26 yearsVictor López Delara, a 29-year-old mobile mechanic and father of two who had lived in Florissant, Missouri for 26 years, was deported to Mexico after a routine traffic stop revealed an ICE detainer.Florissant, MO · May 22, 2026 · KCUR, St. Louis Public Radio, KENS 5- Adriana P.M.: Venezuelan woman with TPS detained by ICE after traffic stopA Venezuelan woman with Temporary Protected Status was detained after a routine speeding stop. A court ordered her immediate release, ruling her detention violated due process.Missouri · Apr 2, 2026 · CourtListener
Montana
Jose C.T.: Bozeman caregiver for grandmother with cancer held over 24 hours by ICEJose David Cortes-Torres, 20, who cares for his grandmother during her cancer treatment, was held over 24 hours after a traffic stop near Bozeman and forced to stand for six hours.Bozeman, MT · Jul 1, 2026 · KBZK, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Montana Free Press +4
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
Adrián E.C.: Two families including 9-year-old girl detained by CBP after Billings backpack giveawayA father and his 9-year-old daughter were detained by CBP after leaving a Billings backpack giveaway and driven 250 miles to Havre. A judge ordered them released, finding agents lacked probable cause or a warrant.Billings, MT · Jan 2, 2025 · KULR 8, KTVQ, Montana Free Press +1
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
- Ten people detained by ICE in Upper Valley, three in West LebanonTen people were detained by ICE across the Upper Valley over four days in August, including three in West Lebanon and five stopped heading to a Londonderry construction site.West Lebanon, NH · Aug 17, 2026 · Valley News, The Dartmouth
Cristofer O.: 21-year-old Honduran with approved juvenile status deported after eight months heldCristofer Ortega, 21, came from Honduras as a child and was studying HVAC in New Jersey. Pulled from a car at gunpoint, he was held eight months and deported.New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026 · NJ Spotlight News, Explore New Jersey, Habeas Dockets
Satvir S.: Indian truck driver arrested by ICE at New Hampshire inspection stationSatvir Singh, an interstate truck driver from Punjab who lived in New Jersey, was arrested at a New Hampshire inspection station after over eight years in the country; he remains held.Hillsborough, NH · Sep 11, 2025 · FreightWaves, Shore News Network, New Indian Express +2
New Jersey
Driver injured in crash during ICE chase in Red Bank, NJA driver and an ICE agent suffered minor injuries in Red Bank, New Jersey, after a traffic stop turned into a chase and crash. Video showed agents pulling a man from his car at gunpoint.Red Bank, NJ · Oct 16, 2026 · NJ.com
Jhon C.S.: Crying children cling to man arrested by ICE in Harrison, NJJhon Maykel Correa-Sangucho, a Honduran national, was arrested during a traffic stop in Harrison, NJ, as two children in his car cried and clung to him. The town's mayor called the scene heartbreaking.Harrison, NJ · Oct 8, 2026 · CBS News, NJ.com, The Mary Sue +1
ICE smashes truck window, detains construction workers near Montclair elementary schoolConstruction and kitchen workers, including a 24-year-old named Kevin, were pulled from a truck near a Montclair elementary school as children arrived; two were later ordered returned from a Louisiana-bound bus.Montclair, NJ · Sep 14, 2026 · Montclair Local, New Jersey Hills
Driver crashes during ICE traffic stop, arrested after foot chase in NJA driver fled an ICE traffic stop in North Brunswick, New Jersey, ran a red light, and crashed into another car before being caught and detained after a foot chase.North Brunswick, NJ · Sep 3, 2026 · CBS News, New York Times, News 12 New Jersey +1
Raul R.: Filipino father of two U.S. citizen children transferred by ICE to MississippiRaul Raagas, 30, a Filipino father of two U.S. citizen children, was arrested during a traffic stop after a family court hearing and transferred to a Mississippi detention center. His bond hearing took place Sept. 30 after two delays.Jersey City, NJ · Aug 10, 2026 · GMA Network, Philippine Daily Mirror, Tofa News +2
Luis Angel C.R.: Guatemala resident crashes while fleeing ICE agents in New JerseyLuis Angel Cifuentes Rodas of Guatemala crashed his pickup truck in Teaneck, New Jersey, while fleeing ICE agents, downing power lines and trapping a driver for an hour. He was arrested and now faces an immigration judge.Teaneck, NJ · Jul 27, 2026 · NJ.com, Daily Voice, NJ 101.5 +1
Four men arrested by masked ICE agents in Maplewood traffic stopFour men were arrested in a May 5 traffic stop on Springfield Avenue in Maplewood by masked federal agents, without local police involvement. The Justice Department is now suing New Jersey over its law barring agent masking.Maplewood, NJ · May 6, 2026 · Patch, Village Green
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
Man detained by ICE in Tijeras days before filing marriage paperworkErick Reyes, who has lived in the U.S. since age 10 and married three months earlier, was detained by agents in Tijeras, New Mexico, while gathering paperwork for a marriage-based immigration application.“I just want them back. I just want to be with him and this not happen. I want to feel safe with where we live. I want to feel like we can drive somewhere and not have to look at every car.” — Alaina RodriguezTijeras, NM · Oct 20, 2026 · newmexico-express.com, KOB, Haystack TV +1- Qing W.: Chinese truck driver and father detained by ICE at weigh stationA Chinese truck driver with a wife and child and no criminal history was detained at a weigh station after two years in the U.S. A court ordered him a bond hearing within seven days.Between Texas and New Mexico · Feb 8, 2026 · CourtListener
Jorge O.R.: Father's window sledgehammered by ICE in Aztec as two young girls escapeJorge Martín Ortiz-Rosalez, a father heading to a school event, had his car window smashed with a sledgehammer in a supermarket lot as his partner and two young daughters fled the passenger side.Aztec, NM · August 2025 · ACLU, Durango Herald, KOB- Las Cruces swim team bus boarded by Border Patrol agent demanding papersA Border Patrol agent boarded a Las Cruces school bus carrying 12 swim team students and two staff on their way to the state championships, demanding documentation and leaving students shaken.Las Cruces, NM · February 2025 · ACLU, Source NM, Organ Mountain News +2
New York
- Ricardo B.C.: Brazilian father of two U.S. citizens arrested by ICE driving to workRicardo Aparecido Barbosa da Cunha, a Brazilian father who ran a Massachusetts construction business, was arrested after a traffic stop and later freed on bond. The Supreme Court will now review the detention policy used against him.New York, NY · Oct 1, 2026 · Law & Crime, NBC News, ACLU +32
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 +11
Keiber E.M.: Venezuelan chef married to U.S. citizen held by ICE in BataviaKeiber Alexander Esposito Martinez, who rose from dishwasher to sous chef at a Buffalo restaurant, was detained by ICE on his way to work and is now suing for release.“From my vantage point and what I saw for the last three years, this kid's been nothing but like model citizen,” — Zina Lapi, restaurant ownerBuffalo, NY · Aug 17, 2026 · BTPM, Investigative Post, Chili Chili +2
Eight people detained in solar farm ICE raid in Albion, New YorkEight solar farm workers, seven from Venezuela and one from Jamaica, were arrested in Albion, New York, after a tip to ICE's tipline. Weeks later, nearly 20 people marched in protest of the raid.Albion, NY · Jul 30, 2026 · The Daily News Online, Now Solar, WHEC +1
Elzon L.: U.S. citizen electrician handcuffed by ICE in Westbury for looking like someoneElzon Lemus, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen and electrician from Brentwood, was handcuffed on his way to work after agents said he "looks like somebody" they sought. He was held about an hour before being released once his citizenship was confirmed.Westbury, NY · July 2026 · NBC New York, Long Island Press, FOX 5 New York +7- Nando: Guatemalan tomato farm worker deported after ICE arrest near Rochester plantNando, a Guatemalan worker at a Rochester-area tomato packing plant for 15 months, was arrested leaving work with his wife and deported in early July. He is now staying with his parents in a rural area without cell service.Rochester, NY · Jul 8, 2026 · New York Focus, The Daily Star, New York Newz
Seven restaurant workers with work permits detained by ICE in Lake PlacidSeven restaurant workers from Indian Heritage in Lake Placid, all with legal work authorization, were detained during a traffic stop on their way to work. They were transported roughly 300 miles to a Batavia detention facility.Lake Placid, NY · Jun 2, 2026 · CBS 6 Albany, NNY 360, Press Republican +2U.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.Geneva, NY · May 14, 2026 · Spectrum Local News, Finger Lakes 1, Finger Lakes Daily News
- Father detained by ICE, 17-year-old son left alone on I-35A father was detained after ICE stopped his vehicle on Interstate 35 at the 19th Street exit in Moore, leaving his 17-year-old son alone on the highway.New York, NY · Feb 16, 2026 · Mis Profesores, Rate My Professors
North Carolina
Argenis T.R.: Asylum seeker with work permit detained at NC swimming hole ICE checkpointArgenis Eduardo Torres Rosales, 32, a Venezuelan asylum seeker with a work permit, was detained at a checkpoint near a North Carolina swimming hole and is now held 433 miles from his wife and stepson.Morganton, NC · Jul 28, 2026 · NC Local, WFAE, Charlotte Observer +10
Felipe L.O.D.A.: Brazilian man arrested after car chase in North CarolinaFelipe Linares de Oliveira Dell Aquilla was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash in Mooresville, North Carolina, with a handgun, cash and electronics seized from his vehicle.Mooresville, NC · Jun 15, 2026 · Department of Homeland Security, Resist the Mainstream, Fox News +5
Benjamin H.: Man arrested in Concord traffic stop flagged for ICE custodyBenjamin Hernandez was stopped on Highway 49 in Concord when a K-9 search turned up 78.7 pounds of methamphetamine. He was arrested, held on $1 million bond, and given an ICE detainer.Concord, NC · Apr 29, 2026 · WBTV, QC News
North Carolina transgender activist detained by ICEA transgender activist from Michoacán who has lived in North Carolina over 30 years was detained after a traffic stop and sent to a Georgia detention center. She founded a group supporting rural transgender people.Raleigh, NC · Apr 2, 2026 · Univision, Enlace Latino NC, Wake Weekly
Oscar: Man on path to U.S. citizenship detained by ICE in CharlotteOscar, applying for U.S. citizenship, was detained while his boyfriend Luis Duque drove him to work in Charlotte. He was sent to Stewart Detention Center and told to self-deport or wait months for a hearing.Charlotte, NC · Feb 26, 2026 · Charlotte Observer, WSOC-TV, WBTV +1
Guillermo A.: DACA beneficiary deported to Mexico, separated from newborn premature infantGuillermo Aguilar, a business owner who had lived in the U.S. nearly 40 years under DACA, was deported to Mexico while his wife was pregnant; their son was born premature in May and remains hospitalized.North Carolina · Feb 3, 2026 · Univision, La Nación, Consulta Monterrey
North Dakota
Jose C.V.: Fargo father deported by ICE after 19 years loses custody of sonJose Cadena-Velasquez, a 49-year-old Mexican man who lived in Fargo for 19 years, pleaded guilty after a traffic-stop arrest and now faces deportation and loss of custody of his son.Fargo, ND · Dec 17, 2025 · Grand Forks Herald, InForum, The Minot Voice
Rodrigo S.B.: 23-year-old pulled over for lane change, detained by CBP in North DakotaRodrigo Sandoval-Baltazar, 23, was detained after a traffic stop in New Town, North Dakota, over two prior removals from Texas. A judge ordered him held pending trial despite an earlier release order.New Town, ND · May 14, 2025 · InForum, The Dickinson Press
Four immigrants turned over to Border Patrol after Burleigh County traffic stopFour undocumented immigrants were taken into custody during a Burleigh County traffic stop and transferred to Border Patrol, with all four scheduled for deportation.Burleigh County, ND · Feb 1, 2025 · KFYR-TV, The ACRU
Ohio
Peterson N.: Haitian father with TPS arrested while driving home with his familyPeterson Nozil, a Haitian father living in Springfield since 2022 with temporary protected status and a work permit, was arrested while driving home with his family. He is now seeking release from Butler County Jail.Springfield, OH · Oct 5, 2026 · Journal News, Habeas Dockets- Elisthene P.K.: Haitian factory worker detained by ICE during Clark County traffic stopElisthene Petit Kat, 38, a Haitian man in Springfield who works at an auto parts factory and supports a son in Haiti, won a judge's order for release or a bond hearing after a traffic-stop arrest.Springfield, OH · Sep 30, 2026 · Springfield News-Sun, TPS Survival Guide
- Elisthene P.K.: Haitian father seeking asylum arrested in Ohio traffic stop, held by ICEElisthene Petit Kat, 38, a Haitian factory worker and sole provider for his family in Springfield, was arrested during a traffic stop in August. A judge ordered ICE to release him or hold a bond hearing within a week.North Hampton, OH · Sep 30, 2026 · Springfield News-Sun, Dayton Daily News
Five Haitian passengers of U.S. citizen driver detained by ICE in SpringfieldA naturalized U.S. citizen driving a van of workers was stopped in Springfield, Ohio, and his five Haitian passengers with pending asylum cases were detained and jailed under ICE holds.Springfield, OH · Aug 17, 2026 · Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun
Oklahoma
- Ihor B.: Ukrainian man approved to stay until 2028 detained by ICE in OklahomaA Ukrainian man granted humanitarian parole through 2028 was detained after an Oklahoma traffic stop and held in Tulsa; a court dismissed his petition challenging the detention.Tulsa, OK · Jun 30, 2026 · CourtListener
- Mario Rafael R.A.: Man who followed parole terms 3.5 years detained after Oklahoma traffic stopA man paroled by DHS who had followed all conditions for 3.5 years was detained after a routine Oklahoma traffic stop and moved between facilities before a court ordered his immediate release.Oklahoma · May 28, 2026 · CourtListener
Couple who helped police held by ICE, wife denied epilepsy medicationA married Mexican couple with pending crime-victim visa protections were detained for months after a Tulsa traffic stop, losing their home and jobs. Both have now been released but remain without legal status while awaiting visa hearings.Tulsa, OK · Apr 2026 · Public Radio Tulsa, KOSU, Tulsa Flyer
Juan Diego L.M.: Enid high school senior detained by ICEJuan Diego Lopez Macias, 19, an Enid High School senior, was detained after a speeding stop and transferred to a Texas detention facility. Classmates and family held protests at the state Capitol.Enid, OK · Feb 28, 2026 · The Oklahoman, Enid News
Ruperto: Mexican father deported after traffic stop, leaving U.S. citizen children behindRuperto, a roofing contractor in Oklahoma for 28 years, was deported after a traffic stop, leaving his daughter in college and his son to support the family.Oklahoma City, OK · Sep 12, 2025 · The Oklahoman, News Block, Oklahoma Watch +1
Oregon
- Driver's window broken by ICE agents outside Hillsboro high schoolA driver's window was broken by federal agents during a traffic stop outside Century High School in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Oct. 7, part of a surge that detained at least 21 people across the state that week.Hillsboro, OR · Oct 7, 2026 · Bethany Beacon, Hillsboro Today
Driver assaulted in fake ICE traffic stop by masked impersonators in OregonA driver on Highway 211 near Clackamas County was pulled over by masked men posing as ICE agents, forced from their car, searched, and assaulted before being released and treated at a hospital.Woodburn, OR · Jul 17, 2026 · The Independent, Snopes, Grants Pass Tribune +1
Six detained by ICE in Southern Oregon surge within 11 daysSix people were detained across Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley between May 19 and May 29, 2026, in public places like a courthouse, parks, and workplaces, marking the area's first major enforcement surge since July 2025.Medford, OR · May 31, 2026 · RV Times, Ashland News, Uplift Local +1
Farm worker seeking asylum detained after ICE smashes van window without warrantA 45-year-old farm worker with an ongoing asylum case was pulled from a van without a warrant after officers smashed its window. A federal judge ruled the October 2025 arrest unlawful.Woodburn, OR · May 22, 2026 · CourtListener, DocumentCloud
Juanita A.: Oregon shop owner with green card dragged from car by ICEJuanita Avila, 47, a Cottage Grove, Oregon shop owner and green card holder, was dragged from her car and pinned to pavement despite showing valid ID. A federal judge has since blocked ICE from making warrantless arrests in Oregon.Cottage Grove, OR · May 1, 2026 · The Guardian, The Oregonian, CNN +9
Paulino M.S.P.: Deported Oregon handyman and father of three dies in Mexico from pneumoniaPaulino Martin San Pedro, a handyman and father of three who lived in Beaverton, Oregon for over 30 years, was deported within three days of his arrest and died in Mexico from pneumonia in February 2026.Beaverton, OR · Feb 28, 2026 · KGW, KPTV, Valley Times +6
Misael G.L.: Eugene father of three deported to Mexico after ICE traffic stopMisael Garcia Lopez, 48, spent 18 years in Eugene with his wife and three kids before an ICE traffic stop near his son's school led to his arrest. He was deported to Mexico in January, missing his grandson's birth.Eugene, OR · Jan 15, 2026 · Lookout Eugene-Springfield, EXA, KLCC +1
Miguel G.P. and Dulce Maria T.S.: Parents detained and deported to Mexico, leaving U.S. citizen daughterMiguel Garcia Pazaran and his wife Dulce Maria Trejo Segura were stopped while driving to work in Hillsboro, Oregon, and deported to Mexico within eight days, leaving their 2-year-old U.S. citizen daughter behind.Hillsboro, OR · Dec 21, 2025 · People, The Oregonian
Victor C.: Hillsboro grandfather held three weeks by ICE in mistaken identity caseVictor Cruz, a 55-year-old Hillsboro business owner and grandfather, was held three weeks at a Tacoma facility after agents allegedly mistook him for someone else. A federal judge released him on bond November 7.Hillsboro, OR · Nov 7, 2025 · OPB, Hillsboro News Times, KPTV +4
Berenice G.H.: U.S. citizen detained 7 hours by ICE after photographing agents' license platesBerenice Garcia-Hernandez, 25, a U.S. citizen, was held for about seven hours after photographing unmarked ICE vehicles near a Gresham, Oregon, Chick-fil-A. Agents broke her car window and pulled her out; no charges were filed.Gresham, OR · Nov 3, 2025 · The Oregonian, Chron, Change.org +2
Pennsylvania
Molis A.: Pastor married to U.S. citizen deported to Haiti, leaving three childrenMolis Augustave, a pastor, DoorDash driver and father of three, was pulled over for a headlight issue and held 19 days before being deported to Haiti despite a pending green card case.York, PA · Oct 12, 2026 · Newsweek, HCN Times, WITF +8
Dozens of hospital construction workers detained by ICE near Bellefonte, PennsylvaniaUp to 26 construction workers from Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras were stopped in two vans while traveling to build a Pennsylvania hospital tower. Witnesses say some held valid work permits; they were sent to three detention facilities.“ICE and billionaires profiting off federal contracts are making billions of dollars from kidnapping our people. They are terrorizing families and attacking our neighbors who are literally building our communities. We don’t need $240 billion of our tax dollars to go to ICE and [U.S. Customs and Border Protection]; we need that money to make education, healthcare, and housing affordable.” — Jasmine Rivera, executive director of the Pennsylvania Immigration CoalitionDanville, PA · Sep 19, 2026 · Media News Source, Philadelphia Inquirer, North Central PA +10
Simranpal S.: Indian commercial driver detained by ICE at Pennsylvania weigh stationAn Indian national holding a New York commercial driver's license was arrested at a Pennsylvania weigh station and faces transfer to federal custody before immigration proceedings resume.Newberry, PA · Sep 4, 2026 · FreightWaves, Department of Homeland Security, The Truckers Report +3
Amson C.: Haitian asylum seeker and soccer coach detained by ICE in West YorkAmson Charleston, 26, a soccer coach and IT specialist from Haiti, was detained after a West York traffic stop and is now held at Moshannon Valley; supporters have raised over $13,000 for his legal costs.West York, PA · Aug 24, 2026 · Daily Voice, HCN Times, Keystone Newsroom +2
17 Melhorn poultry workers arrested by ICE in string of traffic stopsSeventeen poultry workers, including four Guatemalan nationals, were arrested in a string of early-morning traffic stops near Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, between August and September. Local police said ICE agents already knew the identities of those they targeted.Mount Joy, PA · Aug 21, 2026 · Lancaster Online, Local 21 News, Lancaster Farming
Shaoping W.: Chinese human rights lawyer detained by ICE while delivering packages, faces deportationShaoping Wu, a Chinese human rights lawyer who fled persecution in 2019, was detained while working as an Amazon delivery driver in Pennsylvania. He has a pending asylum case and lives with his wife and 17-year-old daughter.Mount Holly Springs, PA · Jul 18, 2026 · The Guardian, Lancaster Online, New York Times +2
Ignacio C.: Work-authorized father of six-year-old with autism held two months by ICEIgnacio Carrizalez, a work-authorized Mexican national with a pending citizenship application, was pulled from his car after a traffic stop and held over two months. He was released June 26, with deportation now postponed to September.Evans City, PA · Jul 6, 2026 · Wesa News, Butler Radio, WPXI +4
Clemente L.H.: ICE agent fires at Mexican man's car during arrest attempt in HarrisburgClemente Lara-Hernandez, a Mexican citizen, fled after an ICE agent fired at his car during a Harrisburg arrest attempt that also involved a crash with another vehicle. He remains at large as the FBI investigates.Harrisburg, PA · Jul 1, 2026 · PennLive, WGAL, Local 21 News- Felipe C.T.: Guatemalan father detained with two sons after ICE agents shatter car windowA Guatemalan father of two living in the U.S. since 2018 was detained with his sons after ICE agents pulled over their car and shattered a window. A court ruled his detention unlawful and ordered his release.Pike County, PA · Jun 29, 2026 · CourtListener
Randy C.F.: Asylum-seeking father of two held by ICE in cell 23 hours dailyRandy Cordova Flores, a Peruvian landscaper and father of two schoolchildren, was detained after a traffic stop in February 2026 despite having valid work authorization. He was freed on bond with an ankle monitor after four months.Springdale, PA · Jun 2026 · PublicSource, TribLive, TribLive +6
U.S. citizen veteran diner manager pinned, injured and detained by ICEA military veteran and longtime diner manager, recently hospitalized for heart issues, was pinned to the floor and injured by an ICE agent after refusing a warrantless kitchen search, then taken into custody.Robinson Township, PA · May 26, 2026 · CBS News, WPXI
Father of two arrested by ICE while attorney drove him to courtA father of two who had lived in the community for nearly two decades was pulled over and arrested by five ICE agents while his attorney drove him to a Bellefonte court hearing on March 26.College Township, PA · Mar 26, 2026 · WPSU Radio, State College Online
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
Puerto Rico
Inocencia R.: Dominican mother of eight-year-old detained by ICE agents at checkpointInocencia Rodríguez, a 32-year-old Dominican housekeeper and mother pursuing a six-year path to legal status, was freed on a $5,000 bond advocates called excessive after her checkpoint detention.“I feel it’s unfair because I’m doing things right and they know it; I have complied with every order they gave me. It was very unfair of them to put someone through such a sad moment, because no one expects to be locked up the way I was, handcuffed, as if they were a criminal.” — Inocencia RodríguezGuaynabo, PR · Jul 10, 2026 · El País, Noticel, San Juan Daily Star +2- Jose Ignacio C.M.: Dominican man married to U.S. citizen detained by ICE in Puerto RicoA 29-year-old Dominican man living in Puerto Rico for nearly five years, married to a U.S. citizen with a pending family petition, was arrested during a San Juan traffic stop. A court ordered him a bond hearing.San Juan, PR · Jun 25, 2026 · CourtListener
- Marcelo J.: Father of U.S. citizen daughter with serious medical condition held by ICEA Dominican father of a one-year-old U.S. citizen daughter with a serious medical condition was stopped by ICE vans on his way to work and remains detained after a court denied his release request.San Juan, PR · May 27, 2026 · CourtListener
Tennessee
Kristopher R.B. and Gladys B.M.: High school soccer captain and his mother detained by ICE, separatedKristopher Rivas-Betanco, a Tennessee high school senior and soccer captain, was detained with his mother during a traffic stop and later released after ICE found he was still a minor. His mother remains held in Alabama.Sevierville, TN · Sep 24, 2026 · The Mountain Press, Telemundo
Anastasio T. and Maria V.M.: Chattanooga teen in U.S. since age six deported with family by ICEAnastasio Tomas, 16, a Chattanooga Preparatory School student living in the U.S. since age six, was deported to Guatemala with his mother after a traffic stop. A GoFundMe is raising money to help him return to finish school.Chattanooga, TN · Sep 16, 2026 · CIVL, Local 3 News
Estefany R.F.: Spanish-language reporter held by ICE over two weeksEstefany Rodríguez Flórez, a Spanish-language reporter and mother who fled Colombia after threats over her journalism, was detained after dropping her daughter at school and held over two weeks before being released on bond.Nashville, TN · Sep 11, 2026 · WBIR, El País, KSHB +25
Nearly 200 arrested in Nashville traffic stops by Highway Patrol and ICEA lawsuit accuses Tennessee Highway Patrol of racial profiling through its ICE partnership, citing a South Nashville operation where 20 people were detained the first night and nearly 200 over the weekend.Nashville, TN · May 25, 2026 · FOX 17, Tennessee Lookout, Justia +1
Javier R.: U.S. citizen racially profiled by ICE, held five days in NashvilleJavier Ramirez, a U.S. citizen, was held for five days after being racially profiled during a Nashville traffic stop. Body camera footage shows ICE and troopers targeting Black and brown drivers more than white drivers for minor infractions.Nashville, TN · May 6, 2026 · U.S. Senate (Blumenthal), KTLA
Yasser L.S.: Memphis high school student detained two months by ICEYasser Jose Lopez Soza, 18, a Memphis Business Academy student with college soccer prospects, was detained on his way to a soccer game. A judge ordered his release after two months, ruling his detention without bond unlawful.Memphis, TN · Apr 24, 2026 · WREG, Daily Memphian, The Rogersville Review +1- Bakur J.: Russian asylum applicant detained by ICE without bond hearing after traffic stopA Russian asylum seeker was detained after a traffic stop for driving with a suspended license and transferred to West Tennessee Detention Facility. A court denied his request for a bond hearing, ruling he remains subject to mandatory detention.Tennessee · Apr 4, 2026 · CourtListener
Estefany R.F. and Leqaa K.: Journalist and Palestinian woman detained by ICE, one handcuffed to hospital bedLeqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman and campus advocate, was held over a year at a Texas facility, suffered a seizure, and was handcuffed to a hospital bed before her March 2026 release on bond.Nashville, TN · Mar 19, 2026 · Migrant Insider, Nashville Banner, Bwog +1- Roberto T.C.: Father of three U.S. citizens held by ICE after Tennessee traffic stopA Mexican man who came to the U.S. as a teenager in 2004 was detained without a bond hearing after a traffic stop, despite having a citizen spouse and three citizen children.Wilson County, TN · Feb 23, 2026 · CourtListener
ELaura R.: Memphis pastor leaving church event pulled over by National Guard memberRev. ELaura James Reid, 49, a lifelong Memphis pastor, was pulled over by a camouflaged National Guard member after a church unity summit on October 10, 2025, but was not arrested or ticketed.Memphis, TN · Oct 10, 2025 · ProPublica, MLK50- Alandria L.: Black ride-share driver wearing seat belt pulled over, ICE van arrivesAlandria London, a Black ride-share driver, was pulled over for an alleged seat belt violation while driving a passenger to the airport, though she was wearing one, and an ICE van then arrived.Memphis, TN · Oct 8, 2025 · ProPublica, MLK50
Hunter D.: Soup kitchen operator arrested while filming Memphis task forceHunter Demster, who runs a Memphis soup kitchen, was arrested while filming task force activity despite staying over 25 feet away as required by law. He is among nine residents suing over the pattern.Memphis, TN · September 2025 · Mother Jones, Memphis Flyer, ACLU +2
About 200 people arrested in Nashville ICE traffic sweep, taken to LouisianaAbout 150 Nashville-area drivers were stopped in a joint ICE and state trooper operation targeting minor traffic violations; an investigation found roughly 75 percent of those arrested had no criminal record.Nashville, TN · May 4, 2025 · FOX 17, NewsChannel 5, Nashville Banner +2
Nashville families separated after ICE and highway patrol arrest more than 100A driver was pulled over for a broken light during a May 2025 Nashville operation, then detained and deported after a trooper shared his status with ICE. More than 100 were arrested, separating families still coping nearly a year later.Nashville, TN · May 3, 2025 · Nashville Banner, The Daily Record
Texas
Patricia: Austin mother detained by ICE near son's school bus stopA mother identified as Patricia was detained by ICE near her son's school bus stop in North Austin, crying and worried no one could pick up her children. She was released about 10 minutes later.Austin, TX · Oct 15, 2026 · Univision, Austin American-Statesman, KXAN +4
Brian M.G.: U.S. citizen deported to Mexico by Border Patrol, misses daughter's birthBrian José Morales García, a 25-year-old HVAC worker born in Denver, was deported to Mexico after a Texas traffic stop despite showing his birth certificate. He missed his daughter's birth and returned after nearly five months.Fredericksburg, TX · Oct 8, 2026 · Newsweek, The Independent, CourtListener +22
Wilber G.P.: Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot in back by ICE agent, partially paralyzedWilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker delivering for DoorDash, was shot in the back by an ICE agent, leaving him partially paralyzed with a bullet near his spine.Austin, TX · Oct 4, 2026 · Austin American-Statesman, BBC, Local 10 +42
Ernesto Z.H.: Father of four U.S. citizens says ICE deported him without a judgeErnesto Zuniga Hilario, who lived in the U.S. nearly two decades and has four U.S.-citizen children, was deported to Mexico City despite refusing voluntary departure. His attorneys are asking a federal judge to help bring him back.Lometa, TX · Sep 16, 2026 · Newsweek
Luis O.: U.S. citizen teens headed to Marine recruiter detained, pepper sprayed by ICETwo 17-year-old U.S. citizens, including Luis Ochoa, were stopped on their way to enlist in the Marines; one was handcuffed and struck, breaking his wrist, the other pepper sprayed. A local politician secured their release after eight hours.Alamo, TX · Sep 12, 2026 · The New Republic, International Business Times, KRGV +1
Jesús B. and Katherine: San Antonio father says ICE made him lure 9-year-old daughter to detentionSan Antonio father Jesús Bracho says ICE forced him to lure his 9-year-old daughter Katherine from their home for detention. The two were held together over a month in Dilley before release.San Antonio, TX · Aug 28, 2026 · SA Current, News 4 San Antonio
Norberto C.M.: Man with approved green card application detained after 33 years hereA 51-year-old Mexican man who lived in the U.S. lawfully for 33 years was detained during a routine traffic stop while his residency application was pending. A judge ordered his immediate release.Texas · Aug 28, 2026 · CourtListener
Daniel T.P.: Witness to fatal Houston ICE shooting held seven weeks in detentionDaniel Tirado Pantoja, 43, a construction worker in the U.S. for about 30 years, was detained after witnessing his employer's fatal shooting by ICE. A judge ruled his detention violated due process, and he was freed August 26, 2026.Houston, TX · Aug 26, 2026 · Houston Chronicle, Click2Houston, Texas Tribune +3
Victor M.N. and Liam: Father and 5-year-old son detained by ICE, deported to MexicoVictor Martinez Nieto and his 5-year-old son Liam were detained at a traffic stop on their way to a soccer game and held at a Dilley detention center. They were deported together to Mexico.Austin, TX · Aug 25, 2026 · Austin American-Statesman, Scripps News, CBS Austin +3
Liam T. and Victor M.N.: 5-year-old detained with father in Austin, ICE refuses release to motherLiam Tadeo, 5, days from starting kindergarten, was detained with his father after a traffic stop in Austin and held at the Dilley family facility. His mother says his bedroom remains untouched.“The detention of Liam and my brother-in-law was cruel; they are not criminals—they were simply on their way to a soccer match. Liam is a beautiful, intelligent, and big-hearted little boy. My sister is devastated, and so are we.” — Patricia Resendiz, Liam's auntAustin, TX · Aug 20, 2026 · CBS Austin, Newsweek, The Independent +10- Oscar E.A.: Man in U.S. 14 years detained by ICE while driving to workA man who entered the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor in 2012 was detained again while driving to work and is held in El Paso. A court barred his removal for now.El Paso, TX · Aug 12, 2026 · CourtListener
Reny C.T.: Mariachi trumpet player with work permit detained by ICE in San AntonioReny Jesús Colina Torres, a 27-year-old mariachi trumpet player and Cracker Barrel dishwasher, was detained during a traffic stop while driving his brother-in-law to work and sent to a Pearsall detention facility.San Antonio, TX · Aug 12, 2026 · San Antonio Express-News, Alamo City Pulse, Telemundo +2
High school student and his parents detained by ICE in TexasA Venezuelan woman with protected status is seeking to free her father, mother and younger brother held in Texas. Her brother, near high school graduation, has struggled eating and sleeping in detention.Eagle Pass, TX · Aug 6, 2026 · La Patilla, Univision, El Público TV
Four construction workers detained by ICE outside Austin City HallFour construction workers were detained outside Austin City Hall after a traffic stop for driving the wrong way on a one-way street, with their phones confiscated and their families left not knowing where they were taken.Austin, TX · Aug 6, 2026 · CBS Austin, Austin American-Statesman, KUTX Studio +2
Erick L.: Honduran tile worker alleges Houston police held him for ICE, then deportedErick Lopez, a 29-year-old Honduran tile and flooring worker supporting his girlfriend and her two children, was held after a Houston traffic stop and deported days later. He is now suing the city.Houston, TX · Aug 4, 2026 · Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media, Click2Houston +1- Jose Trinidad R.P.: Witness to fatal ICE shooting in Houston held weeks without bond hearingJose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, 51, witnessed ICE fatally shoot his boss during a Houston traffic stop and was held for weeks without a bond hearing. A judge ordered his release in July; he now wears an ankle monitor.“I worked alongside him through thick and thin. My whole life.” — Jose Trinidad Rojas PliegoHouston, TX · Jul 29, 2026 · Click2Houston, KSAT, NBC News +10
Luis A.G.: TCU student deported to El Salvador after Arlington arrestLuis Andrade-Garcia, 20, a TCU student who came to the U.S. at age 3 and mentored young Latino students, was deported to El Salvador on July 22 after an Arlington arrest.“Even if you don’t get the grade you want, get the 100, challenge yourself. It’s all about growing as a person.” — Luis Andrade GarciaArlington, TX · Jul 22, 2026 · WFAA, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News +4
Agustin M.R. and Juan B.R.: 24-year-old man deported from Conroe, Texas, to Mexico by ICEA 24-year-old man was deported to Mexico, where he is wanted for homicide, after completing a federal prison sentence and an immigration judge's removal order. A second man, 24, was separately deported to Mexico on a similar Querétaro homicide warrant.Laredo, TX · Jul 21, 2026 · ICE, Click2Houston
Rosendo L.: Wise County father with work permit detained by ICE at traffic stopRosendo Lira, 59, a Wise County business owner and father of five, was detained minutes from home despite holding a valid work permit, while preparing for daughter Bella's quinceañera.Decatur, TX · Jul 17, 2026 · FOX 4 News, Washington County Messenger
U.S. citizen teen held at gunpoint by ICE agents in South TexasAn 18-year-old U.S. citizen was pointed at with a gun and briefly handcuffed after ICE agents chased roofers returning from lunch in Laguna Vista, Texas, before releasing him once his citizenship was confirmed.Laguna Vista, TX · Jul 14, 2026 · Texas Observer, OK.com, MSN +1
Hebert I.C.: 20-year-old mariachi musician married to U.S. citizen detained by ICE in TexasHebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, a 20-year-old mariachi musician who came to the U.S. at age 4, was held after a traffic stop and kept in his outfit for 18 hours.San Antonio, TX · Jul 6, 2026 · The Independent, El Risala, Univision +2- Miguel Angel G.A.: Father of U.S. citizens held by ICE without a bond hearingMiguel Angel Gomez Alvarado, who had lived in the U.S. 14-15 years and was raising American citizen children, was freed after a judge ruled holding him without a bond hearing violated his rights, a decision an appeals court upheld.Taylor, TX · Jul 2, 2026 · Houston Public Media, Texas Tribune
24 migrants detained in joint traffic stop operation in Wichita FallsTwenty-four people from countries including Mexico, India, Cuba, and Russia were detained during a Texas traffic-stop operation that included 132 stops, 109 equipment violations, and 15 vehicle impounds.Wichita Falls, TX · Jun 25, 2026 · Texoma Homepage, News Channel 6 Now
Eight anti-ICE protesters sentenced to 30-100 years over Texas detention center protestEight activists received 30 to 100 years in prison for a July 4, 2025 noise protest at a Texas ICE detention center. One, not present at the protest, got 30 years for carrying zines.Alvarado, TX · Jun 23, 2026 · Truthout, The Intercept, PBS +17
Houston worker detained 40 days after suspected racial-profiling traffic stop by ICEMarco Antonio Osorio, 50, who has installed fiber optic cables in Houston since 1993 and supports an autistic son, was held 40 days after a suspected racial-profiling traffic stop despite showing proof of his pending residency case.Austin, TX · Jun 10, 2026 · The Guardian
Gerardo R.G.: Father held by ICE 60+ days after unfounded traffic stopGerardo Reyes Gonzalez, 44, was arrested as a passenger in his teenage son's truck during a disputed March 2026 traffic stop and held over two months. A federal judge freed him June 1 after community petitioning.San Marcos, TX · Jun 7, 2026 · CBS Austin, KUT, San Marcos Record
Andrea P.F.: Asylum seeker denied ovarian cyst surgery by ICE, held nearly four monthsAndrea Pedro-Francisco, 23, a Guatemalan asylum seeker, was held nearly four months at a Texas tent facility while ICE denied surgery for an ovarian cyst doctors called medically necessary, before her June release.Texas · Jun 5, 2026 · MPR News, U.S. House of Representatives - Office of Craig, El Paso Matters +8
Luis Fernando C.C.: Austin teen soccer goalie detained by ICE over expired registration stickerLuis Fernando Cabrera Chavarria, 18, a varsity soccer goalie, was detained after a traffic stop for an expired registration sticker and sent to Karnes County. A judge ordered his release so he could take finals and attend graduation.Austin, TX · May 27, 2026 · Sahan Journal, MSN, KXAN +11
Yenniffer E.: DACA recipient mother of two held nearly three months by ICEYenniffer England, 32, a nurse's assistant and mother of two with DACA status, was detained after a traffic stop and held nearly three months. A federal judge ordered her released with an ankle monitor on May 21, 2026.“Yo les diría al ICE que piensen en las familias, y que se haga justicia, que frenen esta persecución injusta. Que piensen en los menores, en sus hijas y que dejen de traumatizar a familias. Mi hermana ha estado trabajando y contribuyendo con el país” — her brother, Francisco (Fernando) EnglandRio Grande Valley, TX · May 21, 2026 · Univision, CBS 42, KRGV +6
Rogelio C.: 50-year-old man arrested near polling site as ICE responds to traffic stopRogelio Cortez, 50, was arrested during a traffic stop near a West Side library over an outstanding warrant; officials said the incident, which drew multiple agencies including ICE, did not affect nearby polling operations.San Antonio, TX · May 21, 2026 · KSAT, News 4 San Antonio, SA Current
Three longtime U.S. residents held by ICE without bond hearings in TexasThree men who lived in the U.S. for 14 to 22 years with no criminal records were detained without bond hearings after Texas police stops. Judges ordered their release; an appeal is pending.Taylor, TX · May 21, 2026 · Houston Public Media, Texas Tribune, ACLU of Texas +8
20 migrants including 4 children turned over to Border Patrol in TexasTwenty undocumented immigrants, including four children from Mexico and Guatemala, were found hidden in a truck's sleeping compartment during a Texas traffic stop. The driver fled on foot but was arrested.Webb County, TX · May 18, 2026 · FOX 26 Houston, CBS News, KGNS +3
Gerardo G.R.: Father of U.S. citizens, caretaker of disabled wife, ordered deported to MexicoGerardo Gonzalez Reyes, 44, was detained after a false-report traffic stop. Despite advocacy from his disabled wife and U.S. citizen children, a judge ordered his deportation to Mexico.San Marcos, TX · May 15, 2026 · CBS Austin, CBS Austin, KXAN +1
Lourdes C.: North Texas mother here 30 years detained by ICE after traffic stopLourdes Minerva Coronado, a North Texas resident of more than 30 years, was detained after a traffic stop just after being approved for a work permit. A judge ordered her deported; her family seeks an attorney to appeal.Flower Mound, TX · May 8, 2026 · FOX 4 News, Dispatch Times, Flower Mound Times +1- Estuardo G.C. and Madina A.: Man who arrived alone at 10 detained by Border PatrolA man brought to the U.S. as a 10-year-old in 2018 was detained during a Border Patrol stop; a judge ordered him freed. A woman held at Karnes County was also ordered released.Karnes City, TX · May 4, 2026 · CourtListener
Wilfredo H.G. and Nexoli G.B.: 10-year-old Venezuelan boy faces deportation alone after mother detained by ICEWilfredo Hoyos-Gomez, a 10-year-old Venezuelan boy, appeared alone in Houston immigration court facing deportation to Ecuador, a country he has never visited, after his mother was detained following a traffic stop.Houston, TX · May 1, 2026 · News 4 San Antonio, Newsweek, CBS 19 +3
Jose H.M.: 38-year-old man arrested and charged after ICE traffic stop in LewisvilleA 38-year-old man was charged with assaulting federal officers after ramming ICE vehicles near a Lewisville apartment complex on April 30, hospitalizing two agents during an attempted stop.Lewisville, TX · Apr 30, 2026 · Cross Timbers Gazette, CBS News, KTEN- Leonardo Z.B.: Venezuelan man stopped in Texas, held by ICE without a hearingA Venezuelan man with no criminal history and legal parole was detained after a routine Texas traffic stop; a judge ordered his release, ruling the detention violated due process.San Angelo, Texas · Apr 26, 2026 · CourtListener
- Marvin M.C.: Salvadoran asylum seeker re-detained by ICE driving to work in Houston, TexasA Salvadoran man who worked, paid taxes, and applied for asylum during nearly four years free in Houston was re-detained while driving to work, with no explanation given. A court ordered him released immediately.Houston, TX · Apr 21, 2026 · CourtListener
Tania W. and Ayla L.: Canadian mother and autistic daughter held three weeks after Border Patrol stopTania Warner, a 47-year-old Canadian with a valid U.S. work visa, and her autistic 7-year-old daughter were held three weeks at a Texas checkpoint, reporting abuse and chemical burns, before Warner's release on $9,500 bond.“All she kept asking me was, ’Why can’t we go home?’ And I said, well, based on the fact that we’re Canadian, this is what the government has decided that they are going to do with people like us that are living in the United States. So, we have to stay here until Papa and our lawyer can get us out. That’s all I could tell her. I had no idea what else to say.” — Tania WarnerSarita, TX · Apr 12, 2026 · The Link, The Globe and Mail, CBC +6
Otofu A.: UT Austin graduate held a month in two Houston-area detention facilitiesOtofu Ayaku, a UT Austin graduate from Nigeria, was detained for a month in Houston-area facilities after a traffic stop. Now freed on bond with an ankle monitor, their immigration case continues.Austin, TX · Apr 7, 2026 · TPR, Puffed
Omar S.: Dallas community leader held seven months by ICE, ordered deportedOmar Salazar, an SMU graduate and Dallas community leader brought to the U.S. at age 11, was held for seven months before a deportation order left him facing years of separation from his U.S. citizen spouse.Dallas, TX · Apr 2, 2026 · CBS News, KERA News, NBC DFW
Jose L.: Venezuelan artist with valid work permit detained by ICE after traffic stopJose Leal, a Venezuelan artist in Three Rivers, Texas, was detained after a traffic stop despite holding a valid work permit and pending asylum case. His wife says he fled violence to come here.Live Oak County, TX · Mar 21, 2026 · KRIS TV, Telemundo- Mitchell K. and Karen D.Q.: Two people arrested at Irving police traffic stopAn Irving traffic stop for an obscured license plate led to a K-9 search that turned up drugs. Mitchell Kvaal and Karen Sarahi Duran-Quintero were arrested and jailed.Irving, TX · Mar 20, 2026 · Irving Weekly, Irving Journal, Dallas Express
11-year-old U.S. citizen with brain tumor deported after Border Patrol checkpoint stopAn 11-year-old U.S. citizen with a brain tumor was deported to Mexico after her parents were detained at a checkpoint during her medical checkup. Her health has since worsened.“My daughter never leaves my side. It would be extremely detrimental to her, in every respect, if I were separated from her.” — the motherRio Grande Valley, TX · Feb 24, 2026 · NBC News, Latin Times, TPR +3- Roberto Carlos H.J.: Mexican man in U.S. since 2009 held by ICE without bond hearingA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. since 2009 was held without a bond hearing after a DWI arrest in Fort Worth. A court ruled his detention unlawful and ordered his release.Fort Worth, TX · Feb 21, 2026 · CourtListener
Maggie G.: Woman records ICE agents entering San Antonio home without judicial warrantHomeowner Maggie Guillen recorded armed ICE agents entering her San Antonio home without a judicial warrant while women and children were present. She said everyone inside was a U.S. citizen or had legal status.San Antonio, TX · Feb 6, 2026 · Austin American-Statesman, San Antonio Express-News, KSAT +5
Johanny L.: Venezuelan asylum seeker with work authorization held by ICE at checkpointJohanny Lacruz, a Venezuelan asylum seeker with work authorization, was detained at a checkpoint despite no criminal record. Her fiancé noted a congressman freed a similarly situated teen but could not help her.Raymondville, TX · Feb 1, 2026 · Texas Tribune, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report +1
Francisco C.R.: U.S. resident with work permit pepper-sprayed and injured by ICEFrancisco Chan Reyes, 25, a lawful U.S. resident, was pepper-sprayed and held facedown during a traffic stop even after showing his driver's license and work permit. He was released after four hours once fingerprints confirmed his status.San Antonio, TX · Jan 30, 2026 · FOX San Antonio, News 4 San Antonio, KSAT
José R.: Texas Monthly taco editor stopped by ICE in West TexasTexas Monthly taco editor José R. Ralat was pulled over three times while on assignment in West Texas, including once by ICE agents near Presidio.Presidio, TX · Jan 24, 2026 · MySA, SA Current, Texas Monthly +1
Lucía P.J. and Francisco G.A.: Father dies in ICE custody, wife deportedFrancisco Gaspar Andrés, 48, married 25 years with five children, died after 93 days in ICE custody following untreated liver and kidney failure, while his wife was deported before learning he had died.El Paso, TX · Jan 22, 2026 · MSN, The Guardian, Yahoo News +22
David F.: Houston man stopped by ICE despite being U.S. citizenDavid Flores, a third-generation U.S. citizen, was surrounded by eight ICE agents while driving to work in Houston on January 1. Agents left after he showed his passport and began recording.Houston, TX · Jan 1, 2026 · Click2Houston, KHOU, Houston Chronicle- Ignacio S.R.: Texas resident of 22 years held by ICE without a bond hearingIgnacio Sosnava Rodriguez, who had lived in Texas 22 years, was detained after a traffic stop and briefly freed by a lower court. An appeals court later reversed that ruling, denying him a bond hearing.Texas, TX · Dec 23, 2025 · Heritage Review, The U.S. Constitution Online, Law.co +1
- Families with toddlers and newborns held for months at Texas ICE facilityA Canadian mother and her 7-year-old daughter were detained for hours at a checkpoint despite her pending lawful status, then transferred to a Texas facility. Thousands of families there reported months-long stays and poor conditions.Dilley, TX · Dec 9, 2025 · CNN, CNN, NBT News +2
- Jose N.: Salvadoran roofer detained by ICE after Lubbock traffic stopJose Navas, a Humble father of three and roofing business owner who has lived in the U.S. for 22 years, was detained by ICE during a traffic stop in Lubbock and moved to an overcrowded detention center.Lubbock, TX · Jul 27, 2025 · Click2Houston, dailycallernewsfoundation.org
Denisse P.V.: Austin mother and three children, two U.S. citizens, deported by ICEA Mexican woman and her three children, two of them U.S. citizens, were arrested after she reported to a Pflugerville processing center following a traffic stop. The family was deported within 24 hours.Austin, TX · May 6, 2025 · KUT, KVUE, Austin American-Statesman- Woman, 13-year-old boy die as car flees Border Patrol into canalJose Alexis Baeza-Combaluzier, 26, fled Border Patrol in a suspected smuggling vehicle that submerged in a McAllen canal, drowning a woman and a 13-year-old boy. He faces up to life in prison or the death penalty.McAllen, TX · Mar 29, 2025 · FOX 26 Houston, ABC News, NPR +3
Jaime C.C.: UTSA graduate student who came to U.S. at three detained by ICEJaime Cabriales-Carlos, a UTSA graduate student pursuing a scholarship-funded master's degree, was detained after a San Antonio traffic stop and held at Karnes County. He came to the U.S. at age three and awaits a court hearing.San Antonio, TX · Mar 28, 2025 · Paisano Online, Univision
Kevin Z.R.: Salvadoran man with work permit held nearly a month by ICEKevin Zaldaña Ramirez, 20, has supported his visually impaired mother since age 16 under a special juvenile work permit, but was detained after a traffic stop and held for weeks.Fresno, TX · Mar 19, 2025 · Houston Public Media, FOX 26 Houston
Jose A.: Father of three U.S.-born children detained by ICE after Texas traffic stopJose Alvaro, applying for a green card, was detained after a Lubbock officer stopped him over a license plate and called ICE, leaving his wife and three U.S.-born children facing his deportation.Lubbock, TX · Jan 29, 2025 · Texas Tribune, KRGV, CBS Austin +1
Pavlo Z.: Ukrainian with legal status held by ICE over three months, faces deportationPavlo Mykolayovych Zinkevych, 37, a Ukrainian with legal status and a pending protection application, was detained over three months after a minor traffic stop and faces possible deportation to Ukraine.Frisco, TX · Jan 26, 2025 · Newsweek, CNN, KUOW +2
Lila R.: Venezuelan psychologist seeking asylum held three and a half months by ICELila Romero, 47, a Venezuelan psychologist seeking asylum, was held nearly three and a half months after a traffic stop, informally counseling detained women. She now helps families affected by deportations.Dallas, TX · Jan 9, 2025 · Entorno Inteligente, El Pitazo, Bitácora 58 +1
Utah
Arturo: Mexican father arrested by ICE driving to son's soccer gameArturo, a 48-year-old Mexican father who paid taxes yearly, was arrested while driving his son to a soccer game in Salt Lake City, traumatizing the 13-year-old.Salt Lake City, UT · Jul 4, 2026 · New York Times, Common Dreams- Mario R.S.: Mexican man in U.S. 28 years held by ICE after taillight stopA Mexican man who has lived in the U.S. for 28 years was detained after a traffic stop for a broken taillight in Utah. A court ordered him released in June, finding his detention violated his rights.Utah · May 15, 2026 · CourtListener
Lisandro P.P.: Utah college student detained by ICE on way to new jobLisandro Pantaleon Pacheco, 22, a University of Utah student brought to the U.S. at age one, was detained driving to his first day at a new job. He now sits in a Wyoming jail.Park City, UT · Apr 30, 2026 · Yahoo News, Park Record, KPCW +5- Driver forcibly removed from car, passenger also held for ICE in UtahA driver was forcibly removed from his car during an I-15 traffic stop after failing to show ID, and both he and a passenger were found to have active ICE detainers.Roy, UT · Mar 30, 2026 · KJZZ, KUTV
Driver arrested as ICE agent breaks car window in Weber County, UtahA driver barricaded himself inside his car during a Weber County traffic stop after a detainer was found, prompting an agent to break the window to make the arrest.Ogden, UT · Mar 30, 2026 · The Salt Lake Tribune, KUTV
Franyeli Z.M.: Venezuelan woman with TPS arrested, deported to El Salvador instead of VenezuelaFranyeli Carolina Zambrano Manrique, 30, had valid protected status but was arrested at a traffic stop and deported despite a judge's order halting removals. She was briefly flown to El Salvador before reaching Venezuela; her husband remains held at CECOT.St. George, UT · Mar 24, 2025 · El País, USA Today, ABC News +1
Vermont
Five Ecuadorian roofing workers detained by ICE in Vermont traffic stopFive Ecuadorian roofing workers were pulled over and detained near Londonderry, Vermont, while driving to a job site. All five were sent out of state but later freed on bond.Londonderry, VT · Oct 5, 2026 · VT Digger, Manchester Journal, Valley News +1
Cristian J.A.: Honduran construction worker mistaken for another man, detained by ICE in VermontA 31-year-old Honduran construction worker was detained during a Vermont ICE operation meant for someone else, prompting hundreds of activists to gather in protest. A judge found the arrest unlawful; four months later, no charges have been filed against him.South Burlington, VT · Jul 27, 2026 · NBC 5, Magic 96.7, Burlington Free Press +3
Deyvi C.S.: Mexican man detained in Vermont ICE raid a judge found unconstitutionalDeyvi Daniel Corona Sanchez was detained in South Burlington, Vermont, after hundreds of neighbors gathered in an hours-long standoff to block agents. He missed a May hearing offering a program to clear a pending DUI charge.South Burlington, VT · May 2026 · Vermont Public, My Faith News, NBC 5 +2
José Ignacio C.: Vermont immigrant rights organizer arrested, charged with smuggling after prior border stopJosé Ignacio 'Nacho' De La Cruz, a Vermont organizer, former dairy worker and father of a 4-year-old, was arrested and charged with smuggling people across the border. A judge ordered him released on bond in April 2026.Burlington, VT · Apr 2, 2026 · VT Digger, Vermont Daily Chronicle, Boston Globe +1
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
Virginia
Truck crashes into Sterling home during ICE pursuit, no arrests madeA pickup truck fleeing ICE agents in Sterling, Virginia on July 22 crashed into an unoccupied home, rolling down a hill and causing property damage. No arrests were made, and the homeowner says no one has taken responsibility.Sterling, VA · Jul 22, 2026 · FOX 5 DC, Yahoo News, Build Like New- James W.: Kenyan truck driver married to U.S. citizen held 3 weeks by ICEJames Wambui, a Kenyan truck driver, was held three weeks at a Virginia detention center after a routine weigh station stop, racking up $50,000 in legal fees. He was released pending his marriage-based immigration case, though ICE kept his documents.Middletown, VA · Jul 19, 2026 · Kenyans.co.ke, KDR TV, Mwakilishi +1
Josué C.R.: Honduran gardener dies fleeing ICE during Virginia highway traffic stopJosué Castro Rivera, a 24-year-old Honduran gardener who supported family back home, was struck and killed fleeing on foot after ICE stopped his vehicle on an Interstate 264 in Norfolk.“He didn't deserve everything that happened to him.” — Henry Castro, brotherNorfolk, VA · Jul 13, 2026 · The Guardian, Pilot Online, Associated Press +10
Dozens arrested in ICE and sheriff's traffic stops in Ruckersville, VirginiaDozens were arrested in a joint ICE and sheriff's operation in Ruckersville, Virginia, that stopped work trucks and processed detainees in sheds, days before a state law barring such cooperation took effect.Ruckersville, VA · Jun 23, 2026 · WMRA, C-Ville Weekly, Cville Tomorrow +2
Lins S.M.: Brazilian man arrested by ICE while driving tractor-trailer in VirginiaA Brazilian man was arrested on Interstate 81 in Virginia while driving a tractor-trailer without the required commercial license, though he held a valid Massachusetts driver's license.Harrisonburg, VA · May 27, 2026 · ICE, CDL Life, Brazilian TimesDulce: Guatemalan mother separated from 8-year-old son eight months, fears ICE arrestDulce, a Guatemalan mother in Virginia, spent eight months fighting to reunite with her 8-year-old son after a traffic stop led to his detention. She recovered him in February 2025 after a lawsuit, but still fears deportation.Virginia · Dec 1, 2025 · AOL, CRBC News
Jaykie F.A.: Harrisonburg mother tackled, detained by ICE while driving daughter to schoolJaykie Funez-Andrade, in the U.S. over 20 years, was tackled during a traffic stop while driving her daughter to school, then arrested despite showing valid ID and work permits.“This is something I never expected I would have to go through, and there wasn’t any way to prepare myself to go through it. I just want my mom to come home. She’s not a criminal.” — Kryziee CarrascoHarrisonburg, VA · Nov 8, 2025 · WHSV, Augusta Free Press, LinkedIn +2
Jensy M.: U.S. citizen detained and handcuffed by ICE in mistaken identity stopJensy Machado, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was handcuffed and questioned by ICE agents while driving to work in Manassas on March 5, mistaken for another man. He was released after showing his driver's license.Manassas, VA · Mar 6, 2025 · NBC Washington, FOX 26 Houston, MLive +2
Washington
Mexican man arrested by ICE near Seattle Center day after mass shootingA 24-year-old man from Mexico was arrested near Seattle Center the day after a mass shooting nearby, as he tried to drive into an area where vendors were packing up a food festival.Seattle, WA · Jul 27, 2026 · Seattle Times, KIRO 7Over 50 Lynden packing workers detained by ICE, about a dozen deportedMore than 50 workers at a Lynden, Washington seafood plant have been detained since March, with about a dozen deported. Agents reportedly posed as a religious group giving out water to lure employees before detaining them.“a lot of people that haven’t done anything wrong that are getting picked up too. We all know what the truth is, and there is a better way.” — The owner of Premier PackingLynden, WA · Jul 23, 2026 · Bellingham Herald, My Bellingham Now, Cascadia Daily +2
Hector I.M.: Salvadoran father arrested by ICE, acquitted, now faces federal trialHector Saul Iraheta-Mercado, a Salvadoran father in East Wenatchee, was acquitted twice in state court of assaulting an ICE officer and now faces a federal retrial on the same charge.East Wenatchee, WA · Jun 1, 2026 · Range Media, MidPage, PACER Monitor
José G.P.: Longtime Güero cook detained by ICE while driving to work in PortlandJosé 'Poni' Góngora Poot, a cook at Portland restaurant Güero for a decade, was pulled from his car and detained by ICE on May 8. He is now held in Tacoma, and supporters have raised over $30,000 for him.Tacoma, WA · May 8, 2026 · Portland Tribune, AOL, KERA News +2
Iván G.: Shoreline cook deported after ICE arrest left toddler alone in carIván Guzmán, head cook at a Shoreline restaurant, was detained by ICE while driving his 2-year-old to daycare, leaving the toddler alone in the car for 30-40 minutes before he was deported to Mexico.“When people say ‘criminals, criminals’ — if you’re here to support your family, work to support your family, I don’t think that’s a crime.” — Veronica CastañedaShoreline, WA · Jan 25, 2026 · The Burner Seattle, KGW, KING 5 +4
Robert S.: Kenyan doctor hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms in ICE custodyRobert Sidhe, a 43-year-old Kenyan physician and primary caretaker for his disabled fiancée, was detained while driving home from the gym and hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms. A federal judge ordered his release.Lynnwood, WA · Aug 26, 2025 · Seattle Times, Spokesman-Review
Alfredo J.Z.: Farmworker union leader gives up case, citing detention conditionsAlfredo Juarez Zeferino, a well-known farmworker union organizer in Washington, spent four months in ICE detention before agreeing to voluntary departure to Mexico by Aug. 13.Skagit County, WA · Jul 14, 2025 · OPB, Cascadia Daily
West Virginia
Eduardo T.R.: Driver reported to ICE over language barrier detained in West VirginiaEduardo Tinajero Rodriguez was detained after a traffic stop over an illegible license plate and a language barrier. A judge ordered his release, citing ICE's reliance on a record from when he was four.Charleston, WV · Feb 24, 2026 · WVVA, WV Metro News, The Nerd Stash +1- Danny B.S.: Venezuelan contractor with work authorization held by ICE without a hearingDanny Briceno-Solano, a Venezuelan contractor with work authorization who paid taxes and held a North Carolina license, was freed after a federal judge ruled his detention violated due process.I-77, WV · Jan 11, 2026 · Mountain State Spotlight, My Buckhannon, 100 Days in Appalachia
Wisconsin
Salah S.: Mosque president held 80 days by ICE in retaliation for Palestinian advocacySalah Sarsour, 53, a mosque president and father of six, was held 80 days, losing over 30 pounds amid worsening diabetes. A judge found ICE likely retaliated against him for Palestinian rights advocacy.Milwaukee, WI · Sep 29, 2026 · Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Reuters +16
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
Wyoming
- Yevhenii S.: Ukrainian refugee truck driver held by ICE without charge in WyomingA Ukrainian refugee who fled a missile strike on his home and worked as a truck driver was detained during a Wyoming traffic stop in July 2026. A judge ordered him freed days later, finding the detention unlawful.Cheyenne, WY · Jul 19, 2026 · CourtListener
46 arrested by ICE-deputized sheriff's deputies in Wyoming truck operationForty-six people were arrested for immigration violations during a three-day Wyoming truck enforcement operation, including an undocumented driver found without a license and parked illegally.Laramie County, WY · Apr 25, 2026 · CDL Life, Cowboy State Daily
Ana C.L.: Rock Springs business owner with work authorization held five months by ICEAna Cañedo Luna, co-owner of a Rock Springs food truck and nightclub, was detained after a traffic stop despite valid work authorization and freed five months later to reunite with her wife.“Even though I want to be as happy as I could be because I'm free, I'm just mad and I'm hurt because I lost five months of my life.” — Ana Cañedo LunaRock Springs, WY · Jun 19, 2025 · Wyoming News, Green River Star
Location not tied to one state
Unnamed farmworker stopped and questioned by ICE on way to workA farmworker driving to work with three others was pulled over by ICE officers on Oct. 6 and released after declining to answer questions about his birthplace and entry date.CA · Oct 6, 2026 · Los Angeles Times
Paola F.S.: 21-year-old Brazilian woman deported to Liberia after 15 months in ICE detentionA 21-year-old Brazilian woman who cleaned construction sites in Massachusetts spent 15 months moved through five detention facilities before being flown, restrained, to Liberia without being told her destination.“I told him: if you don't tell me where you're sending me, I won't get off the bus. And he said: if you don't get off by your own will, we'll have to use force,” — Paola SantosMA · Sep 15, 2026 · Liv Dose, CBS News, Streamline Feed +1- Nayelli L.M.: Mother of US citizen son held by ICE after traffic stopA mother of a U.S. citizen son who has lived in the U.S. for more than five years was detained by ICE during a traffic stop. A federal judge ordered her immediate release, citing due process violations.Sep 11, 2026 · CourtListener
Gustavo P.D.: Asylum-seeking Venezuelan journalist and father of two detained by ICE in UtahGustavo Parraga Durán, a Venezuelan journalist and father of two seeking asylum for nearly a decade, remains detained after a Utah traffic stop. His family fears he could be deported to Venezuela.UT · Aug 30, 2026 · El Imparcial, 2001 Online
Father detained by ICE in Naples, Florida, wife left alone with babyCuban content creator Daraimi Bizo's husband was detained by ICE while the couple drove in Naples, Florida, leaving her alone with their baby. She urged other immigrant families to keep their documents in order.Aug 26, 2026 · Cuba Llama, Periódico Cubano
Mikel S.O.: Venezuelan asylum seeker beaten by agents, nose broken, detained in GeorgiaMikel Junior Sanchez Ortiz, 24, was pulled from his car and beaten while driving to work with his girlfriend in Gainesville, Georgia, breaking his nose. He is now held at Stewart Detention Center awaiting a 2027 asylum hearing.GA · Aug 21, 2026 · Access North Georgia, Univision, Abolish Capital
Daniel R.O.: Man driving to work on Oklahoma highway detained by state trooperDaniel Roque Olivares was driving to work on an Oklahoma highway when a state trooper, trained under a new immigration enforcement program, stopped and detained him for immigration violations.Aug 19, 2026 · Washington Post, Criminal Justice Journal
Eduardo José O.M.: Deported Venezuelan asylum seeker dies in earthquake at Venezuelan detention hotelEduardo José Osal Mujica, 32, who worked installing roofs and driving for Uber, died when a Venezuelan detention hotel collapsed in an earthquake after his deportation in June.La Guaira, Venezuela · Aug 18, 2026 · El País, Associated Press
Homero C.: Venezuelan soccer pro with U.S. citizen children held by ICE five monthsHomero Calderón, a professional soccer player and father of two, has been held in Georgia for five months despite pending visa applications, missing his daughter's first birthday.“So it's very, very hard and very difficult for our family to see him go through this nightmare.” — Ramón Calderón, his brotherFL · Aug 15, 2026 · KNPR, NPR, VPM
Maria L. and Abraham D.: 18-year-old raising four siblings after Border Patrol detains parents in FloridaWendy, 18, now cares for her four younger siblings after her parents, a Guatemalan plumber and homemaker of nearly 20 years, were detained driving home from church in Florida.“I never thought both my parents would get taken away at the same time, leaving me in charge of my four siblings. Leaving us all alone.” — Wendy DomingoFL · Aug 14, 2026 · Florida Today, Telemundo, WLRN
Adonys M.M.: Venezuelan rapper with TPS reports tuberculosis, overcrowding in Louisiana ICE detentionVenezuelan rapper AdonysX, who held legal status, says he's been held for months in Louisiana after a traffic stop, describing overcrowded cells, denied dental care and a tuberculosis outbreak. ICE denies the allegations.“Están tratando de matarnos prácticamente con lo que son las comidas. Aparte, el sitio no está en condiciones médicas, hay gente enfermándose; hay una gripe que no se va porque estamos en hacinamiento, 76 personas en una sola celda” — Adonys Francisco Mata Martínez (AdonysX)LA · Aug 13, 2026 · La Nación, Noticiero Caracas- Three fathers of U.S. citizens held in Texas, attorney cites maggot-ridden mattressesThree men with no criminal records, U.S. citizen children and over a decade living here were freed by judges after enduring rotten food and unsanitary conditions in detention. The government is now trying to send them back.TX · Jul 20, 2026 · Arizona Mirror, Stateline, Law & Crime
Three ICE detainees with U.S. citizen children win right to bond hearingThree fathers of U.S. citizen children—two Mexican, one Honduran—who had lived in the U.S. over a decade won the right to a bond hearing after 90 days in detention, a federal appeals court ruled.Jul 3, 2026 · The Independent, Newsweek, Law & Crime +2
Daniel N.R.: Venezuelan man deported from US dies when earthquake collapses deportee hotelDaniel Alejandro Núñez Ramírez, 28, had lived in Jacksonville, Florida for four years before being deported in June 2026. An earthquake collapsed the hotel housing him, killing him instantly.Caracas, VE · Jun 29, 2026 · El País, Miami Herald, CNN +1
114 arrested in ICE highway stops targeting commercial vehicles in South CarolinaConstruction and landscaping workers were among 114 people arrested during three days of highway stops across South Carolina in May, with advocacy groups saying immigrant drivers were disproportionately targeted.SC · Jun 10, 2026 · Breitbart News, CDL Life, ICE +8
249 people detained in Florida Highway Patrol traffic stops, sent to ICEA three-day highway operation in South Florida led to 249 detentions, mostly drivers stopped for traffic violations who lacked valid licenses, with some offered voluntary return flights.FL · May 29, 2026 · Fox News, NY Times Post, Newcome +3- Daylo F.S.: Cuban asylum seeker who followed all release rules detained again by ICEA Cuban man was re-detained after a traffic stop following more than a year of freedom on humanitarian parole while his asylum case proceeded; a judge ordered his immediate release, finding the re-detention violated due process.May 19, 2026 · CourtListener
Orlin and Wendy H.R.: U.S. citizen toddler killed by caregiver after ICE deported his motherWendy Hernandez Reyes, a domestic violence survivor, was deported to Honduras after ICE denied her requests to take her toddler son Orlin with her. Left with a relative, Orlin was later killed.FL · May 16, 2026 · WKRG, Rolling Out, Pensacola News Journal +10
Roman H.: Ukrainian conscientious objector held by ICE without bond hearing self-deports to TurkeyRoman Husar, 37, a Ukrainian artist who came to the U.S. in 2023 with his wife, son and cat, withdrew his asylum claim and accepted deportation to Turkey or Poland after being denied a bond hearing.TX · May 10, 2026 · Your News, Davis Vanguard, IBTimes +1- Jose G.O.: Salvadoran man arrested at Massachusetts traffic stop, held without bond hearingJose Arnulfo Guerrero Orellana, arrested at a Massachusetts traffic stop, is challenging mandatory detention without bond hearings in a class action. A federal appeals court heard arguments, with the issue likely headed to the Supreme Court.MA · May 5, 2026 · The Christian Science Monitor, El País, Russ Pain +1
Ezequiel V.C.: Venezuelan doctor married to U.S. citizen detained by ICE at Texas checkpointEzequiel Vélez Cáceres, a 32-year-old Venezuelan physician married to a U.S. citizen, was detained at a Texas checkpoint after losing protected status, then ordered released by a judge in April 2026.“Una felicidad total que lo hayan podido sacar; es indescriptible. Su papá está feliz y su mamá casi que no podía hablar de la emoción, su hermana también. Saben el tipo de persona que es y que ha sido todo muy injusto” — a family friendApr 15, 2026 · Telemundo, Telemundo Houston, RGV Monthly
DACA recipients increasingly detained and deported by ICEDACA recipients are being detained and deported at rising rates, some during routine traffic stops, as renewal processing delays stretch to six months and cost people their jobs.Apr 10, 2026 · Notus, Texas Tribune, Times of San Diego +1
Miguel R.R.: Michigan business owner and father of four held a month by ICEMiguel Rosas Ruiz, a Mexican-born business owner and father of four from Ypsilanti, was detained while driving to work and held for a month. He was released in April 2026 and reunited with his family.MI · Apr 8, 2026 · WEMU, Michigan Daily, Action Network +1- Father of two disabled children deported to Mexico after ICE traffic stopA father of two disabled children was deported to Mexico after being pulled over while driving to his drywall installation job, leaving his family without his daily care.Apr 7, 2026 · Daily Mail, The Arizona Republic, ABC News
Ezequiel V.: Venezuelan doctor married to U.S. citizen detained by CBP at Texas checkpointDr. Ezequiel Veliz, a family-medicine resident physician married to a U.S. citizen, was detained at a Texas checkpoint after losing his work permit when TPS for Venezuelans ended. He was freed on $8,000 bond after ten days.TX · Apr 6, 2026 · Info News, Latin Times, Valley Central +2- Immigrant detained again after traffic stopA person detained after entering the U.S. in December 2023 was freed, re-arrested following a traffic stop, then ordered released again after a judge found continued detention violated due process.Mar 13, 2026 · CourtListener
Juan Antonio M.T.: Pastor arrested in traffic stop while driving to work in MarylandPastor Juan Antonio Maya Torres, an evangelism director and deacon, was arrested during a traffic stop while driving to work in Maryland. A federal court ordered his release and a bond hearing.MD · Feb 4, 2026 · Newsweek, MidPage
Families find death cards left after ICE detains relatives in ColoradoFamilies of 10 Latino community members detained in Colorado found customized "death cards" left on their vehicles, which agents had pulled over using fake police lights before abandoning them running with doors open.Jan 24, 2026 · Writ of Mandamus, CBS News, Jezebel +2
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
Daniel R. and Francisco L.: U.S. citizen's car shot at by immigration agents, father-in-law jailed three monthsDaniel Rascon, 23, told Congress agents pointed rifles at him and shot at his car in August 2025, and later raided his family's home, jailing his father-in-law for three months.Nov 27, 2025 · Democracy Now, We the People CV, C-SPAN +1
Somali asylum seekers told by ICE they'd go home, sent to GuantanamoSeveral Somali asylum seekers, including a truck driver and a mechanic, were told they'd be deported home but flown to Guantánamo Bay instead, where they remain shackled.Aug 28, 2025 · Mother Jones, Down Ballot, HCN Times +2
U.S. citizen's Afghan husband held over a year at Pennsylvania ICE facilityAn Afghan man married to a U.S. citizen and father to a young son with autism and ADHD has been held over a year at a Pennsylvania ICE facility after a traffic stop, despite a valid work permit.WV · Aug 19, 2025 · Mother Jones