How the arrest happened
Arrested at a USCIS interview
Taken into custody at a green-card, marriage, naturalization, asylum, or other USCIS appointment.
Documented in 22 states. Every well-documented story coded this way, grouped by state. See what accompanies it →
Alabama
California
Carlos O.J.: Father of Marine sergeant detained by ICE at visa fingerprinting appointmentCarlos Ortiz Jara, 49, a mechanic married 20 years with four U.S.-born children, was detained at a visa fingerprinting appointment in Pomona. He remains held at Adelanto while his wife fights for his release.Pomona, CA · Oct 11, 2026 · Los Angeles Times, NYLA News, Newswire- Ayana: San Diego mother in U.S. legally since age 2 deported to CameroonAyana, 40, lived legally in San Diego since age two, studying business and working as a nursing assistant, before ICE detained her at a residency renewal and flew her in shackles to Cameroon, a country with no ties to her.San Diego, CA · Sep 10, 2026 · Münchener Post, HCN Times, Magnify Post +2
Chang Yeon C.: 71-year-old woman detained by ICE at green card interview, restrained and hospitalizedChang Yeon Cho, 71, known as 'Auntie Jo,' ran a clothing alteration business in Gardena before ICE detained her at her green card interview; she was later restrained and hospitalized for eight days.Gardena, CA · Sep 10, 2026 · Korea Daily (English), Chinese Daily, 52 HRTT +1- Bo C.: Chinese father arrested by ICE at immigration appointment with his childrenA Chinese visitor was arrested by ICE while attending a biometrics appointment with his spouse and children after his visa expired, and has been held for weeks without a bond hearing.Adelanto, CA · Aug 24, 2026 · CourtListener
- Jianxian Y.: Chinese asylum seeker and business owner arrested by ICE after asylum interviewJianxian Yu, a 52-year-old Chinese asylum seeker and church member who ran his own business, was arrested right after his asylum interview despite years of compliance. A judge ordered his release in August.Tustin, CA · Aug 21, 2026 · CourtListener, World Journal, SIG AI News
- Chaimaa M.: Algerian asylum seeker arrested at interview, held in California City, CaliforniaAn Algerian asylum seeker with a pending asylum case was detained after a visa overstay and won a court order for a bond hearing within 14 days.California City, CA · Aug 17, 2026 · CourtListener
Mariana: Mexican woman arrested by ICE at immigration office, held in freezing facilityMariana, a Mexican woman, was arrested at a Fresno immigration office she believed was for a legalization appointment and spent a month at California City Detention Center enduring freezing cells and inadequate medical care.Fresno, CA · Jul 30, 2026 · El País
Man on valid visa arrested at asylum interview, separated from U.S.-born childrenA man who had followed immigration appointments for seven years was arrested mid-interview for asylum, separated from his American spouse and children. A judge ordered his release within five hours after an emergency petition.Bakersfield, CA · Jul 14, 2026 · San Francisco Chronicle, LinkedIn- Jesus Q.F.: Father of four U.S. citizens detained by ICE at work permit appointmentA construction business owner and father of four, in the country since 2000, was detained again at a routine biometrics appointment. A judge ordered his release within 24 hours.Riverside, CA · Jul 6, 2026 · CourtListener
Hanne E.: Diabetic Norwegian denied insulin after ICE detains herHanne Engan, a 24-year-old Norwegian married to a U.S. citizen, was held at Otay Mesa for over a week where she says ICE confiscated her insulin and denied her care, leading to dangerously high blood sugar.San Diego, CA · Jun 16, 2026 · iNews Source, Diabetech, KRQE +5- Yumei W.: Chinese woman arrested by ICE without warrant at green card interviewA Chinese woman who had overstayed her visa was arrested without warning during her own immigration interview in May 2026 and denied bond. A court freed her in July, ruling she had a right to remain free from detention.California · May 26, 2026 · CourtListener
DACA recipient deported within 24 hours of green card interviewMaria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient who had lived in the U.S. for 27 years, was deported during a green card interview in February 2025. A judge ordered her returned, and she reunited with her daughter in March.Sacramento, CA · May 22, 2026 · Sacramento Bee, U.S. News & World Report, Associated Press +15
Milena A.D.: DACA recipient arrested by ICE right after her green card approvalMilena Araya-Davis, a 27-year-old therapist brought to the U.S. from Peru at age 4, was arrested right after her green card approval and held a week at Otay Mesa, sleeping on the floor.San Diego, CA · May 11, 2026 · NBC San Diego, CBS 8, Radio Bilingüe +1- Nelson M.A.: Colombian asylum applicant detained by ICE at interview, separated from familyA Colombian asylum seeker living in Compton with his girlfriend and child was detained at a USCIS interview and held with almost no contact with family. A judge ordered his release.Tustin, CA · Apr 9, 2026 · CourtListener
Lydia R.S.: Navy veteran's wife detained by ICE at green card interview falls illLydia Rabara Swinburne, 39, a Filipino national married to a Navy veteran, was detained at her green card interview and later suffered a medical emergency in custody after a reported medication error. A judge ordered her released in May.California City, CA · Apr 7, 2026 · Newsweek, PACER Monitor, Habeas Dockets- Maria Fernanda G.F.: Venezuelan asylum applicant detained by ICE at her asylum interviewA Venezuelan asylum seeker who lived and worked lawfully in the U.S. for nine years was detained when she appeared for her asylum interview in Tustin, California. A court ordered her a bond hearing within three days.Tustin, CA · Apr 2, 2026 · CourtListener
Carlos G.: Green card holder detained for days after rookie ICE agent's paperwork errorsCarlos De La Garza, 55, a Berkeley green card holder, was held for days after a rookie ICE agent with abbreviated training made paperwork errors. The government dropped its case once the errors surfaced.Berkeley, CA · March 16, 2026 · Berkeleyside, ACLU Northern California, Washington Post
Taeha H.: Man in U.S. since infancy detained by ICE at green card interviewTaeha Hwang, 39, who has lived in the U.S. since infancy, was detained during his own green card interview in Los Angeles. He is held at Adelanto, with a hearing set for March 2026.Los Angeles, CA · Mar 1, 2026 · ABC7, KTLA
Ivan G.: Venice father detained by ICE at appointment for his citizenship caseIvan Garcia, a father and North Venice Little League community member, was detained at a scheduled citizenship appointment and sent to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center; his family is raising funds for legal costs.Venice, CA · Feb 3, 2026 · SM Mirror, Palisades News- Jose Pablo T.G.: Salvadoran father of four U.S. citizens arrested by ICE at immigration interviewA Salvadoran father of four U.S. citizen children, in the U.S. since 2004, was arrested at a scheduled interview with his wife; a judge ordered his immediate release.Santa Ana, CA · Jan 9, 2026 · CourtListener
- Xingang Z.: Chinese asylum seeker detained by ICE at interview after 9-year waitA Chinese asylum seeker who waited over nine years for his case was detained at his own asylum interview and held for months. A court ordered his immediate release, finding his detention violated his rights.Tustin, CA · Jan 8, 2026 · CourtListener
Hanne D.: Diabetic Norwegian woman detained by ICE at green card interview, denied careHanne Daguman, a Norwegian student with Type 1 diabetes, was detained at her green card interview and held nine days at Otay Mesa without proper care. A judge closed her case, but she still wears an ankle monitor.San Diego, CA · Jan 2026 · Newsweek, 10News, Diabetech +3
Babblejit K.: Mother in U.S. since 1994 detained by ICE at green card interviewBabblejit Kaur, a longtime U.S. resident since 1994 and restaurant businesswoman, was detained while attending her green card biometric interview, despite having no criminal record and a sponsoring daughter.Long Beach, CA · Dec 18, 2025 · Bhaskar English, Indian Express, Los Angeles Times
Viktoriia B.: Ukrainian wife of man with cancer detained five days by ICEViktoriia Bulavina, a Ukrainian woman married to a U.S. citizen with cancer, was handcuffed after her green card interview and held five days. She was released after media attention but now faces removal.San Diego, CA · Dec 11, 2025 · NBC News, San Diego Union-Tribune, KPBS +8
Thomas B.: German man shackled, detained by ICE at green card hearingThomas Bilger, a German who has worked in San Diego for a decade and is married to an American woman, was handcuffed and held in an overcrowded cell without proper food after his green card interview.San Diego, CA · Dec 10, 2025 · swr.de, morgenpost.de, Particle +2
Matheus S.: Army veteran's husband detained by ICE at San Diego green card interviewMatheus Silveira, 30, was detained at his own green card interview in San Diego just after it was approved; his wife, an Army veteran, now plans to move with him to Brazil.San Diego, CA · Nov 24, 2025 · Newsweek, G1
Mother holding baby arrested by ICE at San Diego green card interviewA British woman was detained while holding her 5-month-old baby at her San Diego green card interview, held five days, then released with her green card approved.San Diego, CA · Nov 20, 2025 · NBC 7, NBC San Diego, Inquisitr +1
Navy veteran's wife held eight days by ICE after green card interviewAn Australian woman married to a Navy veteran was arrested during her green card interview in November 2025 and held eight days before a judge freed her on bond. She has no criminal history.San Diego, CA · Nov 18, 2025 · NBC News, NBC San Diego, B Times Online- Chanidaphon S.: Thai wife of retired Marine arrested by ICE at green card interviewChanidaphon Sopimpa, a Thai national married to a retired Marine, was arrested during her final green card interview and detained at Otay Mesa. She has no criminal history and awaits a bond hearing.San Diego, CA · Nov 18, 2025 · NBC News, NBC San Diego, B Times Online
- Leticia N.: Mother in U.S. 35 years held by ICE at green card interviewLeticia Nevares, a mother of three and elderly caretaker who has lived in the U.S. over 35 years, was detained at her green card interview in Fresno. Her son says she volunteers caring for sick and dying neighbors.Fresno, CA · Oct 28, 2025 · FresnoLand, Newsweek, Trump Whack
Maria Francisca V.C.: Firebaugh mother of four detained by ICE at final green card interviewMaria Francisca Villanueva Caballero, 49, a longtime Firebaugh resident who raised four children now pursuing medicine, veterinary science and law, was detained at her final USCIS residency interview. She remains held at California City.“I've been a good man, I grew up in this country, and I established my family here. I thought I was doing the correct things. It's like a nightmare, we have always been together.” — Alejandro SuarezFirebraugh, CA · Oct 8, 2025 · Merced Sun-Star, FresnoLand, The Fresno Bee +2- Alejandro S.: Father of five, including newborn, detained by ICE at green card appointmentAlejandro Suarez, 31, a gardener raised in the U.S. since age 11, was detained after a routine USCIS residency appointment on Oct. 7, 2025. His wife, recovering from a C-section, cares for their five children, including a son with autism.Fresno, CA · Oct 7, 2025 · FresnoLand, The Fresno Bee
Oscar P.: Man detained at biometrics appointment, deported to Guatemala after 20 years awayOscar Polanco was detained at a biometrics appointment and deported to Guatemala, a country he had not lived in for 20 years. He reunited with his wife Geraldine after nearly three months apart.Los Angeles, CA · Oct 2025 · American Friends Service Committee, The LA Local
Alberto: Honduran surgical technician arrested at green card interview, detained four monthsAlberto, a 59-year-old Fresno surgical technician who fled to the U.S. in 1990 and later bought a home, was arrested at a green card interview and held nearly four months before release on bond with an ankle monitor.Fresno, CA · Oct 1, 2025 · Mission Local, FresnoLand
Xiomara S.M.: Peruvian asylum seeker detained by ICE despite pending green card applicationXiomara Suarez-Marin, 29, a Peruvian asylum seeker, was detained at a routine USCIS appointment in Los Angeles despite a pending green card case. She remains held at Adelanto, with a hearing set for January 28.Los Angeles, CA · Sep 26, 2025 · Newsweek, ABC7
Marlon S.C.: Stateless 65-year-old wheelchair user detained by ICE at asylum interviewMarlon Gerardo Sáenz Cruz, 65, a wheelchair user with glaucoma and polio complications, was detained at what he believed was an asylum interview after fleeing persecution in Nicaragua; he now faces possible removal.Los Angeles, CA · Aug 17, 2025 · Associated Press, ABC News, Divergentes +1
Cynthia O.: Canadian mother detained by ICE at green card interviewCynthia Olivera, a mother of three married to a U.S. citizen, was handcuffed by ICE agents during her green card interview and has been held for weeks awaiting deportation.Chatsworth, CA · Jun 13, 2025 · 10News, The Guardian
Connecticut
Zia S.: Afghan interpreter for U.S. military held three months by ICEZia S., a former U.S. military interpreter from Afghanistan and father of five, was detained during a routine Green Card appointment despite legal status. He was freed on bond after nearly three months and reunited with his family in Connecticut.East Hartford, CT · Oct 21, 2025 · CT Insider, New Haven Register, Military.com +2
Zia S.: Afghan interpreter for U.S. troops detained by ICE at green card appointmentZia S., 35, an Afghan father of five who translated for U.S. troops, was detained outside a USCIS office in July. He was freed Oct. 14 and reunited with his family.East Hartford, CT · Jul 16, 2025 · New Haven Independent, Newsweek, CT Insider +1
Florida
Connor R.: British father of twins detained by ICE at Tampa green card interviewConnor Michael Read, 29, a British pressure-washing business owner married to an American with three-year-old twin sons, was detained during a green card interview in June 2026. His wife learned his residency petition had been approved the same day.“After a while, they called us back in and introduced us to an ICE agent who explained [Connor] had been detained. He told me that he was already being taken away from the building at that point.” — Jaelin, his wifeTampa, FL · Jun 3, 2026 · Mirror, The Guardian, American Immigration Council
Rubeliz B.: Venezuelan doctor detained by ICE while traveling with 5-year-old U.S. citizen daughterDr. Rubeliz Bolívar, an emergency medicine resident, was detained with her 5-year-old daughter at McAllen airport while heading to an asylum interview despite holding a valid work permit; she was released the same night.Orlando, FL · Apr 16, 2026 · El Imparcial, Archy Newsy, American College of Emergency Physicians +1
Josue R.P.: Cuban immigrant deported to Mexico, separated from wife and dying brotherJosue Rodriguez Perez, a Cuban immigrant and truck driver who rebuilt his life after losing residency years ago, was deported to Mexico in September, away from his wife and dying brother.Miami, FL · Nov 25, 2025 · County 17, WyoFile, Cuba Headlines +1
Maria B.V.: Marine's mother detained applying for military family protection, deported to MexicoMaria Ursula Borja Valle, 54, mother of a Marine who served four years, was detained at an appointment to seek protection as a military relative and deported despite a stroke requiring ongoing medication.“I gave four years of my life to this country. I feel honored to be here, that this is my country, but knowing that this country doesn't want my mother makes me feel terrible. It hurts me and my sisters because she is the only parent we have here.” — Jose Manuel VilchisPompano Beach, FL · Aug 15, 2025 · Associated Press, Cuba Headlines, The Banner +1
Oscar: Husband detained at green card interview, deported to Honduras family fledA husband was detained at his Green Card interview and deported to Honduras, the country he and his wife, an activist who received death threats, had fled. His wife, a mother of four, later rejoined him there.“Because I can’t trust anyone – not the authorities, not the government, not a police officer.” — OscarBroward County, FL · Mar 2025 · WLRN, The Guardian, WUSF +1
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Hawaii
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maisa L.E.: Soldier's wife detained by ICE, pulled off deportation flightMaisa Lopes Eliaser, married to an Army staff sergeant, was detained during her green card interview while caring for their 5-year-old son; after being put on a deportation flight, she was allowed to return and released.Fort Polk, LA · Aug 28, 2026 · Louisiana First News, Associated Press, Scripps News +10- Yeimy A.M.: Colombian woman, 22, with approved status through 2029 held by ICEA 22-year-old Colombian woman with deferred status through 2029 was detained after a credible fear interview found no fear of persecution; a court denied her request to halt deportation.Basile, LA · Jun 9, 2026 · CourtListener
Paola C.: Marine veteran's wife and new mother held by ICE two monthsPaola Clouatre, 25, a mother of two married to a Marine veteran, was arrested at a USCIS office while breastfeeding her baby. She was freed after two months in detention when a judge reopened her case.New Orleans, LA · Aug 5, 2025 · FOX 8, WBRZ, Associated Press +4
Minnesota
Missouri
Luis Alberto R.Z.: Air Force sergeant's father detained at USCIS appointment, deported to MexicoLuis Alberto Ramirez Zavala, a longtime Illinois ranch hand with no criminal record, was detained at a routine USCIS appointment and deported to Mexico weeks later, despite 30 years married to a legal resident.Missouri · Aug 1, 2026 · ABC7 Chicago, The Banner
Rosmery A.: Kansas woman arrested by ICE at green card interview in Kansas CityRosmery Alvarado, 42, a Guatemalan-born Kansas resident, was arrested right after her spousal green card interview in Kansas City, handcuffed once her husband stepped out, and now faces deportation.Kansas City, MO · Apr 23, 2025 · Kansas City Star, Latin Times, KSHB
Nevada
New Jersey
Husband detained by ICE while attending his asylum appointmentA hardworking man who followed the legal asylum process was detained by ICE during his asylum appointment, his wife says. His family now faces mounting legal fees and bond costs while he remains in detention.Avenel, NJ · May 19, 2026 · Central Maine, TribLive, Dallas Morning News +1
Karim D.: Flemington man separated from family for 9 months in ICE custodyKarim Daoud, a Hunterdon County resident of more than 20 years, was detained while renewing his work permit and held over nine months before reuniting with his wife and two children.Flemington, NJ · Dec 26, 2025 · New Jersey Hills, mycentraljersey.com, Daily Voice +1
New York
Rafael R.B.: NYC Council analyst with TPS held by ICE 5 months, granted asylumRafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a Venezuelan data analyst for the New York City Council, was arrested at a routine asylum check-in despite having work authorization. He was granted asylum and released on bond after 158 days.Bethpage, NY · Jun 19, 2026 · The City, City & State New York, Patch +7
Allan M.: Husband held by ICE 113 days after marriage green card interviewAllan Marrero has been held by ICE for 113 days after a green card interview in New York, separated from his husband Matthew, who is working with clergy and lawyers for his release.New York, New York · May 15, 2026 · Washington Blade, ABC7 New York, NY1 +13
Allan D.M.: Manhattan man's husband detained by ICE at green card interviewAllan Marrero was detained at his green card interview in Manhattan over a missed 2022 hearing neither he nor husband Matthew knew about, and was given only 30 seconds to say goodbye.“The interview itself was cold and hostile. The officer was rude, dismissive and wouldn't even allow me to look at my husband when telling our love story. When I expressed how deeply I love him and found no flaws in him, I was scolded and told that no one is perfect.” — Matthew MarreroManhattan, NY · Nov 24, 2025 · AM New York, Documented, PIX11 +1
North Carolina
Durham family with young children deported to Honduras days after asylum appointmentA Durham family with children ages 11 and 6 was detained after what advocates called a routine asylum appointment in Charlotte and deported to Honduras within 72 hours. DHS disputed the account.Charlotte, NC · Sep 17, 2026 · Enlace Latino NC, Cardinal Pine, Spectrum Local News +1
Genesis and Denis: Durham siblings, 6 and 11, deported to Honduras after asylum appointmentGenesis, 11, and Denis, 6, Durham elementary students who fled Honduras in 2022, were detained with their parents during a scheduled asylum appointment and deported within 48 hours.Durham, NC · Apr 11, 2026 · Morning Honey, Law and Orders, Spectrum Local News +5
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
- Maribel L.C.: Venezuelan woman on humanitarian parole detained at husband's Nashville ICE interviewA Venezuelan woman on humanitarian parole was detained at a Nashville ICE office while accompanying her husband to his interview, then transferred to Richwood Correctional Center.Nashville, TN · Mar 2026 · CourtListener
Terez M.: Nashville wife of U.S. citizen detained by ICE moments after petition approvedTerez Metry, a 28-year-old Nashville dental assistant who fled Egypt at 13, was detained right after her green card petition was approved, separated from her husband of three years.Nashville, TN · Feb 12, 2026 · Nashville Banner, News 8000, WSMV +6
Texas
Maria R.M.: Naval Academy midshipman's mother detained at green card interview, deported to MexicoMaria Rocha-Martinez, mother of a Naval Academy midshipman, was detained at a green card interview after living in the U.S. over 35 years and paying taxes since 1992. She was deported to Mexico despite a congressman's attempt to intervene.San Antonio, TX · Sep 2, 2026 · Newsweek, San Antonio Express-News, Texas Politics +3
Deisy R.O.: Army sergeant's wife with torture protection detained by ICE at immigration appointmentDeisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega, wife of an active-duty Army sergeant, was detained at a Texas USCIS appointment despite having work authorization. She was freed after a month following a senator's intervention.El Paso, TX · May 16, 2026 · KTSM, Good Morning America, CNN +31
Niury G. and Rafael A.: Two spouses of U.S. citizens detained by ICE at Dallas appointmentsNiury Guerra, a Cuban wife of a U.S. citizen, was detained at her green card interview and held 200 miles from her 15-month-old daughter. Rafael Alambarrio, husband of a McKinney teacher, was detained at a routine check-in.Dallas, TX · Feb 17, 2026 · FOX 4 News, Dallas Morning News
Luis R.C.: DACA recipient deported from immigration appointment reunites with family after five weeksLuis Roldan-Cerda, a DACA recipient and electrician brought to the U.S. at age three, was deported to Reynosa after a visa appointment and reunited with his wife and children after five weeks.McAllen, TX · Feb 17, 2026 · Border Report, Valley Central, KSAT +1
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Loreto J.: Filipino man, 76, with cancer detained by ICE, misses treatmentsLoreto Javar, a 76-year-old retired hotel worker and father of two with Stage 4 prostate cancer, was detained by ICE during his citizenship interview and has missed cancer treatments while held for months.Fife, WA · Sep 20, 2026 · Newsweek, The Guardian, Documented +4
Cece M.: Pregnant Kenyan asylum seeker detained by ICE at USCIS interviewCece Mokua, a pregnant 29-year-old asylum seeker with a husband and 1-year-old son, was detained by ICE during what she thought was a scheduled asylum interview. She was released after about 36 hours and now wears an ankle monitor.Tukwila, WA · Sep 16, 2026 · Seattle Times, Spokesman-Review, Tuko.co.ke
Zahid C.: Disabled Army veteran arrested at citizenship interview, held 124 days by ICEZahid Chaudhry, a disabled Army veteran and permanent resident from Pakistan, was detained during a citizenship interview and held 124 days before a judge ruled the detention wrongful and ordered his release.Tacoma, WA · Mar 15, 2026 · Fox 13 Seattle, KTVB, Newsweek- Zahid C.: U.S. Army veteran loses vision to untreated eye disease in ICE detentionU.S. Army veteran Zahid Chaudhry, a disabled green card holder in the U.S. for 25 years, was freed after a judge called his three-month detention "flat out wrong." He had lost vision to untreated thyroid eye disease.“I am a patriotic American solider. I thought that it would never happen, that this kind of erroneous thing, that four months, two days in this kind of detention, would never happen, should never happen to any disabled decorated American veteran,” — Zahid ChaudhryTacoma, WA · Dec 22, 2025 · Fox 13 Seattle, KTVB, Seattle Times +2
Muhammad C.: Disabled Army veteran detained by ICE at citizenship interview in WashingtonMuhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a disabled Army veteran and disability-rights advocate, was detained after arriving for a citizenship interview. A judge ruled his detention unlawful and ordered his release in December.Tukwila, WA · Aug 21, 2025 · Spokesman-Review, Veterans for Peace, Seattle Times +1
Sergio C.G.: Food truck owner detained by ICE at immigration interview, deported to MexicoSergio Cerdio Gomez, a Pasco food truck owner and father of three, was detained during a scheduled green card interview with his citizen wife, then deported to Chiapas, Mexico in June 2025.Yakima, WA · Jun 2025 · The News Tribune, KIMA TV, Newsweek +3
Location not tied to one state
Hilda: Mother of U.S. citizens detained at immigration fingerprinting appointmentHilda Sucely R.M.D.E., a mother of two U.S. citizen children who had lived in the U.S. nearly 25 years, was arrested at a fingerprinting appointment. A court ordered her immediate release.Apr 9, 2026 · CourtListener, Arc Law Office- Lorena H.G.: Woman detained by ICE at her green card appointmentA woman was detained by ICE at a routine biometrics appointment for her pending status application. A court ordered her released, finding ICE used the process for "gotcha law enforcement."Mar 26, 2026 · CourtListener
Kuy Nam K.: South Korean pastor detained at USCIS interview in CaliforniaKuy Nam Ko, a South Korean Presbyterian pastor, was detained during a USCIS interview in California and later released with a GPS monitor while his immigration case continues.CA · Feb 27, 2026 · Newsweek, CaseMine
York County jail officer arrested by ICE outside immigration interview in ScarboroughA York County Jail corrections officer, employed about a year after passing background checks, was arrested outside a scheduled immigration appointment in Scarborough. The sheriff said ICE never notified him and the officer's family had to alert him.ME · Jan 23, 2026 · Info News, Saco Bay News, Press Herald- Spencer H.: Husband of U.S. citizen arrested at green card interview, ankle-monitored by ICEA Canadian man living in the U.S. since 2019 was arrested at his green card interview and held until a judge freed him on bond. He now challenges being placed on an ankle monitor despite that ruling.Dec 18, 2025 · CourtListener
Kasper E.: Danish father of five detained by ICE during citizenship interviewKasper Eriksen, a father of five who has lived in Mississippi since 2013, spent nearly four months in ICE detention before being released on bond just before his fifth child's birth.MS · Aug 19, 2025 · Indianapolis Recorder, Mississippi Today
Armelle B.B.: U.S. citizen's wife and mother detained by ICE at green card interviewArmelle Bondonga Bradshaw, who came from Congo at age 9, was detained during her final green card interview, separated from her husband and 19-month-old son. She remains held in an Indiana jail.IN · Aug 12, 2025 · The Alpena News, Creators, Eyes On Ice +2