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Arizona
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
Willian C.H.: 21-year-old Avondale man arrested by ICE without warrant after home standoffWillian Castillo-Hernandez, a 21-year-old Honduran man, was arrested after an hours-long standoff at his Avondale home; video contradicts ICE's claim that he rammed agents, who had no warrant for him.Avondale, AZ · Oct 24, 2025 · Phoenix New Times, AZ Family, ABC15 +1
Honduran man detained by ICE in Arizona, witnesses say agents rammed carWilliam Hernandez, a Honduran immigrant who lived in the U.S. a decade with no criminal record, was detained after an hours-long standoff at his Avondale, Arizona home. His wife and witnesses dispute ICE's account that he rammed an agent's car.Avondale, Arizona · Oct 22, 2025 · Arizona Mirror, AOL, Star Tribune +2
California
ICE SUV strikes man filming agents' activity in Woodland, CaliforniaAntonio Moreida, 37, was struck by an unmarked ICE SUV while filming agents near Clover and College streets in Woodland, California, suffering minor injuries as the vehicle drove off without stopping.Woodland, CA · Oct 20, 2026 · Sacramento Bee, CBS News, jqjo.com +1
U.S. citizen Ricardo Gonzalez tased, pinned by ICE agents in Long BeachRicardo Gonzalez, 40, a U.S. citizen and former Long Beach city employee who enjoys riding his e-bike, was tased twice and pinned in a gutter by ICE agents after calling 911 about unmarked vehicles near his home.Long Beach, CA · Oct 19, 2026 · Long Beach Watchdog, elbuentono.com.mx, NBC Los Angeles +12
Renatho C.: Haitian student arrested by ICE near San Diego campusRenatho Casseus, 20, a Haitian student at San Diego City College, was boxed in and arrested near campus, then held at Otay Mesa. A judge ordered his release.San Diego, CA · Oct 16, 2026 · KPBS, NBC San Diego, San Diego City Times +6- Man waiting for ride to work detained by ICE, agent crashes vehicleA man waiting on a sidewalk for a ride to work was detained by ICE agents in Santa Maria after an agent's vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a parked car during the arrest.“The community is definitely feeling that fear, but they are also definitely showing that strength and unity.” — Claudia GonzalezSanta Maria, CA · Oct 5, 2026 · The Fresno Bee
James M. and Josselene P.: Parents of young children arrested by ICE after San Diego school drop-offJames Mervil and Josselene Polidor were detained by ICE moments after dropping their 2- and 5-year-old children at a San Diego elementary school, fleeing on foot before being caught near a construction site.Encinitas, CA · Sep 10, 2026 · Times of San Diego, KPBS, San Diego Union-Tribune +3
Guatemalan man's car window broken by ICE agents in Linda VistaA Guatemalan man had his car window broken by agents in unmarked vehicles during a July operation at his apartment complex; prosecutors later dropped the assault charge against him.San Diego, CA · Jul 1, 2026 · iNews Source, San Diego Union-Tribune, Inland Valley Press Online +5- Jorge P.R.: Asylum-seeking father arrested by ICE at gunpoint with young son in carA Mexican father who fled extortion threats and reunited with his young son was surrounded by vehicles and arrested at gunpoint outside their home while the boy stayed in the car. A judge ordered his immediate release.San Francisco, CA · Jun 18, 2026 · CourtListener
Carlitos P.: TikTok journalist shot by ICE, arm atrophied after 300 days heldCarlitos Ricardo Parias, a TikTok journalist and father of two with 340,000 followers documenting ICE activity, was shot in the elbow by agents and held over 300 days; his untreated arm has since atrophied.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 2026 · LA Taco, ABC7, Times of India +15
Leonardo M.: U.S. citizen rammed by ICE in Simi Valley, hospitalized while handcuffedLeonardo Espartaco Martinez, a U.S. citizen and community watcher, was hospitalized after agents rammed his minivan and dragged him out in Simi Valley, injuring his knees, shoulders and wrists. It was the third time his vehicle was rammed.Simi Valley, CA · Mar 10, 2026 · LA Taco, Left News
Three women detained by masked ICE agents at Irvine businessThree women working at an Irvine printing business were surrounded by four tinted SUVs and detained in the parking lot after officers showed a warrant through their car window.Irvine, CA · Feb 17, 2026 · Orange County Register, Patch, Las Vegas News
Leo M.: U.S. citizen activist rammed by ICE vehicle in Oxnard and arrestedLeo Martinez, a U.S. citizen volunteer monitoring ICE activity in Oxnard, was rammed by an unmarked ICE SUV and briefly detained after agents falsely claimed he struck their vehicle. He was released the same day with no charges filed.Oxnard, CA · Oct 16, 2025 · Los Angeles Times, KEYT, LA Taco +5
Francisco L.: Father shot at by ICE near teenage son, detained for monthsFrancisco Longoria was driving with his family, including his teenage son, when masked agents shot at his truck near where the boy sat. He was later detained for months before charges were dropped.San Bernardino, CA · Aug 22, 2025 · CBS News, Patch, KTLA +6
Protesters dragged and injured by ICE agents at SF immigration courtA protester outside San Francisco's immigration court was dragged by a federal agents' vehicle and nearly run over; she said she was left cut and bleeding after falling from the hood.San Francisco, CA · July 2025 · ACLU, Mission Local, San Francisco Standard +1
Christian C.C.: Father dragged from ICE-rammed car with infant inside in Boyle HeightsChristian Damian Cerno-Camacho, 27, a U.S. citizen, was pulled from his car in Boyle Heights after agents rammed it with multiple vehicles and fired gas rounds; his partner, toddler and infant were inside but unhurt.Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California · Jun 11, 2025 · ABC7, FOX 11 Los Angeles, Univision +6
Christian C.: U.S. citizen carpenter arrested by ICE, car rammed with children insideChristian Cerna, 28, a U.S. citizen carpenter whose father was deported when he was a boy, was arrested after agents rammed his car with his partner and children inside; a judge called it vindictive.Los Angeles, CA · Jun 11, 2025 · The Guardian, Al Mayadeen (English), Fascism News +2
Colorado
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
Angelica S.: Routt County Commissioner says federal agents followed, boxed her inRoutt County Commissioner Angelica Salinas said she was followed and boxed in near Steamboat Springs after filming agents stopping people near mobile home parks. ICE called her account a lie.Steamboat Springs, CO · September 2025 · ACLU, Denver Post, Sky Hi News +2
Connecticut
Nancy M.: Mother handcuffed by ICE in front of her children, deported to MexicoNancy Martinez, 37, a factory worker in New Haven for 15 years, was handcuffed in front of her children, including her autistic son, then deported to Mexico. She now sues ICE while calling her kids daily from abroad.New Haven, CT · Oct 11, 2026 · CT Insider, NBC Connecticut, CT Mirror +6
Seyo C.: West Hartford restaurant owner with work authorization detained by ICESeyo Cecunjanin, a West Hartford restaurant and laundry owner employing 15 people, was detained for about 12 days after being arrested in front of two of his sons, then released following pressure from Connecticut lawmakers.West Hartford, CT · Jul 3, 2026 · CT Mirror, CT News Junkie, Spot On Connecticut +8
Nursing student followed from courthouse, arrested by ICE in MiddletownA nursing student in his 20s at Southern Connecticut State University was arrested by ICE near a Middletown courthouse, prompting protests demanding his release.Middletown, CT · Apr 8, 2026 · WFSB, WFSB
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
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
Man detained by ICE after highway crash, chase in Chicago's McKinley ParkA man was pinned and chased by federal immigration officers on Interstate 55 before being detained in Chicago's McKinley Park, drawing a crowd of residents who shouted for agents to leave for hours.Chicago, IL · Aug 24, 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times, ABC7 Chicago, CBS News +1
ICE agents crash into car, detain man in Chicago's DunningAn older man was detained in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood after ICE agents in unmarked vehicles chased his car, striking it from behind and causing it to crash into a tree.Chicago, IL · Aug 2, 2026 · CBS News, WGN-TV, ABC7 Chicago +1
Domer M.S.: Venezuelan man Tasered by ICE agents while handcuffed in Chicago's Albany ParkDomer Jesus Martinez-Sifontes, a Venezuelan man who arrived in 2023, was tasered while handcuffed on the ground in Chicago as an ICE vehicle struck a bystander's car nearby.Chicago, IL · Jun 21, 2026 · Chicago Sun-Times, CBS News, FOX 32 Chicago +4
Polish immigrant detained after ICE chase ends in tree crash in DunningA Polish immigrant was detained after a car chase through Chicago's Dunning neighborhood ended when his vehicle crashed into a tree; he fled on foot before being caught.Chicago, IL · Jun 9, 2026 · News Tribune, Chicago Tribune, Banco de Profissionais +1
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
Lesly G.: Pregnant woman with 10-month-old in car faces ICE agent's raised gunLesly Guevara, who is pregnant, honked to warn neighbors of nearby ICE agents while driving with her fiancé and 10-month-old son, then said an agent raised his gun at her car.“I feared for my life and their life, but I felt like I am sick and tired of people taking advantage of my people going through all of this, so I had to do something.” — Lesly GuevaraBerwyn, IL · Oct 21, 2025 · Newsweek, CBS News, Sacramento Bee +6
Border Patrol chase causes crash, tear gas deployed in ChicagoA vehicle chase by Border Patrol agents ended in a crash involving other cars on Chicago's far southeast side, followed by a confrontation with agents at the scene.Chicago, IL · Oct 14, 2025 · CNN, CBS News, Chicago Sun-Times +1
Debbie B.: U.S. citizen TV employee held seven hours by Border Patrol in ChicagoDebbie Brockman, a WGN-TV employee and U.S.-born citizen, was held seven hours by Border Patrol while walking to catch her bus to work, then released without charges. Agents rammed a van into a car during her arrest.“Ms. Brockman was taken to the ground, battered, handcuffed and her pants were pulled down exposing her bare buttocks. No one should be treated like that in this city, in this country, or anywhere else in the world,” — Brad Thomson, one of Brockman's attorneysChicago, IL · Oct 10, 2025 · TIME, FOX 32 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times +5
Dayanne F.: US citizen dragged from car by ICE agents in ChicagoDayanne Figueroa, a paralegal and single mother recovering from kidney surgery, was pulled from her car at gunpoint and held for hours without being told why.Chicago, IL · Oct 10, 2025 · Chicago Tribune, CBS News, thelatoday.com
Woman shot by Border Patrol agents in Brighton Park confrontationA woman was shot by Border Patrol agents during a Brighton Park protest after agents said they were boxed in by vehicles and found her armed. She drove herself to the hospital and was treated and released.Brighton Park, IL · Oct 4, 2025 · Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune +4
Ride-share drivers including nursing mother questioned at O'Hare, 12 arrestedRide-share drivers at O'Hare, including a nursing mother, were blocked in and questioned by federal agents; one driver with valid ID and work authorization was tased twice after his window was broken. Twelve people were arrested.Chicago, IL · October 2025 · ACLU, NBC Chicago, WTTW +1
Congressional candidates teargassed at Broadview ICE protestCongressional candidates Daniel Biss, Kat Abughazaleh and Bushra Amiwala were teargassed and, in Abughazaleh's case, thrown to the ground during a protest at the Broadview ICE facility.Broadview, Illinois · Sep 19, 2025 · TURNTO10, Daily Northwestern, Evanston Now +1
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
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
Juan Sebastián C.M.: Colombian engineer with valid work visa dragged from car by ICEJuan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz, a Colombian civil engineer with a valid work visa, was dragged from his car and shackled by masked ICE agents while driving to work in Maine, then released hours later without charges.Portland, ME · Jan 23, 2026 · Bangor Daily News, Press Herald, The Maine Monitor +11
Maryland
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
Jesus A.S. and Adriana G.S.: Parents of U.S. citizen daughters detained by ICE outside Baltimore schoolJesus Acevedo Sanchez, 39, a father of two, was injured when armed ICE agents broke his car window outside his children's Baltimore school. A judge found no probable cause and ordered him and his partner freed.“Wouldn't anybody [think they were being carjacked]? A man jumps out wearing all black head to toe, breaks your window, and points a gun at you and your little girls in the back seat. You're going to do whatever you can to protect your family and that's what he did, and the judge saw it for what it was.” — Rachel GirodBaltimore, MD · Jul 24, 2026 · CBS News, The Banner, WBAL +1
Ever A.R.: Baltimore flooring business owner hospitalized with concussion after ICE vehicle collisionEver Alvarenga-Rios, a Honduran flooring business owner in Baltimore, was hospitalized with a concussion and injuries after a crash during an ICE operation. His wife and attorney say they have been denied access to him since.Baltimore, MD · Apr 5, 2026 · The Baltimore Banner, CourtListener, CBS News +2
Óscar A.M.: Salvadoran McDonald's worker shot and injured after ICE pursuit crash in MarylandÓscar José Araujo-Mejía, 21, a Salvadoran McDonald's worker in the U.S. four years, was seriously hurt when ICE agents pursued and crashed into his car in Maryland, leaving him with skull and spinal fractures.Stevensville, MD · Dec 24, 2025 · The Banner, Al Jazeera, CNN
Kristin M.: Councilmember says ICE agents grabbed her while filming arrestMontgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink said an agent grabbed her arm, touched her face and reached for her phone while she filmed federal agents detaining someone near a school in Adelphi.Prince George's County, MD · November 2025 · ACLU, NBC Washington, Bethesda Magazine +2
Massachusetts
Three Honduran brothers detained by ICE in New Bedford grocery parking lotThree Honduran brothers who shared an apartment and worked in construction were detained while grocery shopping in New Bedford, one twisted by the arm; one had lived in the U.S. 14 years.“From what I understand, they were pretty aggressive toward the brother who was driving. They twisted his arm behind his back,” — Maria, their sister-in-lawNew Bedford, MA · Sep 28, 2026 · WGBH, Cape and Islands
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- Three Honduran brothers detained by ICE during Market Basket grocery runThree Honduran brothers who shared a New Bedford apartment and worked in construction were detained together during a weekly grocery trip at Market Basket. They are now held at Plymouth's detention center.New Bedford, MA · Sep 21, 2026 · WGBH, New Bedford Light
- Tony H.: Two roofers arrested by ICE in Brockton, U.S. citizen coworker punchedTwo roofing crew members were arrested in a Brockton parking lot, and Tony Heredia, 20, a U.S. citizen bystander, says an agent punched him three times in the face after he demanded badge numbers.Brockton, MA · June 4, 2026 · MSN, AOL
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
Daniel F.M.: Father dragged from car by ICE agents as U.S. citizen children screamDaniel Flores Martinez was dragged from his car and slammed to the ground by unmarked agents on Mother's Day while driving to church with his wife and children. He and his wife are now suing ICE and Homeland Security.Chelsea, MA · May 2025 · Northeast News Collaborative, Boston Globe, Lawyers for Civil Rights +2
Michigan
Minnesota
Paul J.: Minneapolis man beaten by ICE agents, shackled to hospital bed five daysPaul Johnson and 17 others were charged with assaulting federal officers during a January 2026 Minneapolis ICE operation; Johnson says agents beat him and shackled him to a hospital bed for five days. All charges were dropped by June 2026.Minneapolis, MN · Jun 2026 · CBS News, CourtListener
Bryam E.M.: Hopkins father of 4-year-old twins detained by ICE, sent to GeorgiaBryam Escobar Martinez, 22, was detained on his way to work in Hopkins, Minnesota, after agents surrounded and broke his car windows, then sent hundreds of miles to Georgia, leaving his wife alone with their twin sons.Hopkins, MN · Mar 1, 2026 · MPR News, Fox 9, Hometown Source
Javier A.V.: Kidney transplant recipient detained by ICE, denied anti-rejection medication for weeksJavier Abreu-Vasquez, 38, a kidney transplant recipient, was arrested while delivering groceries for his church's mutual aid group and held nearly two weeks without proper anti-rejection medication. A judge ordered his release and he returned home February 19.Rochester, MN · Feb 19, 2026 · MPR News, MPR News, KTTC +3
Becky R.: Mother of seven arrested by ICE while observing enforcement operation in MinnesotaBecky Ringstrom, 42, a mother of seven, was arrested while watching an ICE operation near her Minneapolis-area home and following agents' vehicle at a distance. She was cited for allegedly impeding law enforcement.Minneapolis, Minnesota · Feb 10, 2026 · Arizona Daily Sun, AOL, Detroit News +7
Restaurant worker pulled from car at gunpoint by federal agentsAn employee at chef Sean Sherman's Indigenous-focused restaurant in Minneapolis was pulled from a car at gunpoint and flown to Texas overnight without needed medication or family notice.Twin Cities, MN · Feb 3, 2026 · AOL, Bring Me The News
Thousands of Minneapolis neighbors watch ICE as agents surveil observers' homesThousands of Minneapolis residents have formed rapid response groups called ICE Watch to monitor and record ICE operations, even as agents have boxed in vehicles and surveilled observers' homes.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14, 2026 · Mother Jones, Fight Back News, Workers +3
Christina R.: U.S. citizen teaching assistant held by ICE 12 hours without chargesChristina Rank, 25, a U.S. citizen classroom assistant, was held nearly 12 hours after ICE agents said she rammed their vehicle outside a Minnesota school; witnesses dispute that account. No charges have been filed.Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota · Jan 13, 2026 · Yahoo News, Threads, Twin Cities +5Ryan E.: U.S. citizen realtor detained by ICE for 10 hours after recording agentsRyan Ecklund, a U.S. citizen and Twin Cities realtor, was held about 10 hours after recording ICE agents from his car, which he says ended in a chokehold. He was released without charges.Woodbury, MN · Jan 13, 2026 · AOL, CBS News, ABC News
Christian M.: Latino U.S. citizen's car rammed by ICE in south MinneapolisChristian Molina, a U.S. citizen, had his car rammed by ICE agents in south Minneapolis on January 12, 2026, then was questioned about his immigration status but not detained.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 12, 2026 · Sahan Journal, CBS News, Star Tribune +2
Brandon S.: Legal observer pepper-sprayed and detained 8 hours while recording ICE in MinneapolisVolunteer legal observer Brandon Sigüenza was pepper-sprayed and held for eight hours while documenting ICE activity near Minneapolis's Whipple Federal Building, then released without charges.Minneapolis, MN · Jan 11, 2026 · Slate, Star Tribune, Anchorage Daily News +3
South Minneapolis observers pepper-sprayed and tased by ICE, three detainedDozens of south Minneapolis residents tried to stop agents from arresting a woman believed to be pregnant; agents used pepper spray and a Taser. Nearby, agents smashed a car window and detained three people, including two observers.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 15, 2025 · CBS News, Sahan Journal, MPR News +1
Hailey L.: Veterinary student followed by federal agents after filming ICE encounterHailey Lovgren, 27, a veterinary student, filmed federal agents questioning a Somali man, then said their vehicles followed her for about 2 miles and one tried to swerve into her car.Roseville, MN · Dec 14, 2025 · Star Tribune, The News Tribune, Axios
Protester struck by ICE vehicle during Minneapolis demonstrationA protester was struck by an ICE vehicle during a December 9 demonstration in Minneapolis, as agents also used pepper spray against the crowd.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 9, 2025 · Washington Post, Fox 9, Star Tribune +1
John B. and Janet L.: Married couple threatened at gunpoint while following ICE vehicleJohn Biestman and Janet Lee, a married couple in their late 60s, had guns pointed at them after following an ICE vehicle from a December 7 church raid in Richfield.Richfield, MN · Dec 7, 2025 · Minnesota Reformer, ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota- Lucia W.: Woman boxed in by ICE agents while following vehicles, threatened with arrestLucia Webb, 31, of Minneapolis followed ICE vehicles to a park-and-ride in December when officers boxed in and surrounded her car, threatening arrest. She is now a plaintiff in an ACLU lawsuit over the incident.Minneapolis, MN · Dec 3, 2025 · Minnesota Reformer, ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota
Jeffrey S.: House painter who fled persecution detained by ICE at St. Paul homeJeffrey Suazo, a 26-year-old house painter and sole breadwinner for his household, was detained for five hours at his St. Paul home as 200 neighbors protested outside. His family says agents had no warrant.St. Paul, MN · Nov 18, 2025 · MPR News, Sahan Journal, Fox 9 +2
New Mexico
Edgar C.M.: Father with U visa detained by ICE while driving daughter to doctorEdgar Chacon-Miranda, 45, a father with legal custody of his children, was detained by ICE while driving his daughter to a Santa Fe clinic for care. His daughter was left in the parking lot until a family member arrived.Santa Fe, NM · Sep 27, 2026 · KOB, KOAT, Tri City Record +5
Paulo Cesar G.L.: DACA father of four U.S. citizen children held 42 days by ICEPaulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old father of four, was held 42 days after agents surrounded his car with his young children present. A judge ordered his release, ending his separation from a three-month-old with serious medical needs.Albuquerque, New Mexico · Sep 24, 2025 · ACLU of New Mexico, Spectrum Local News, El Paso Times +2
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
New York
North Carolina
Tatyana R. and Kristen R.: Two Charlotte mothers held at gunpoint, zip-tied by Border PatrolTwo Charlotte mothers, one just 10 days post-surgery, were chased, cornered and zip-tied by Border Patrol agents while driving to a holiday show in November 2025. Charges were dropped; they now seek $3 million in damages.Charlotte, NC · Mar 2, 2026 · WCNC, Charlotte Observer
Miguel Angel G.M.: 24-year-old U.S. citizen arrested by Border Patrol while filming agents in CharlotteMiguel Angel Garcia Martinez, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested while filming Border Patrol operations to warn immigrants, after agents who planned to "smash" his van broke its window during a chase.Charlotte, NC · Nov 21, 2025 · Charlotte Observer, The Brunswick News
Cristobal M.: Charlotte U.S. citizen reporting hit-and-run says Border Patrol agents injured himCristobal Maltos, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen, was stopped by Border Patrol while reporting a hit-and-run; agents broke his car windows and pulled him out, allegedly injuring him during the operation.Charlotte, NC · Nov 17, 2025 · The News & Observer, Charlotte Observer
Oklahoma
Oregon
Crowd blocking ICE vehicles in Salem met with tear gas, rubber bulletsAbout 30 Salem, Oregon residents surrounded federal immigration vehicles before agents used tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse them. A congresswoman said the spray hit elderly people and children nearby.Salem, OR · Oct 10, 2026 · KPTV, KATU
Maria: U.S. citizen grandmother left with concussion by ICE agents in Salem, OregonMaria, a U.S. citizen grandmother, was dragged from her car and thrown to the ground by ICE agents near Salem, Oregon, while running errands, suffering a concussion and torn rotator cuff.Oregon · Jul 28, 2026 · KATU, Buried, Cherry City Chronicle +5
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Luis D.E.: Houston business owner detained by ICE witnessed agents' vehicle injure a manLuis Delfín Enríquez, a 48-year-old Houston business owner applying for a green card, was handcuffed and detained after witnessing an ICE vehicle strike and injure a fleeing man.“He owns his own small company. He hires people from the community. He is a good man,” — Nidia Delfín, Delfín's sisterHouston, TX · Oct 11, 2026 · NBC News
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
Jessica T.: DACA recipient deported to Mexico, separated from three U.S. citizen childrenJessica Trevino, a DACA recipient and elementary school cafeteria worker, was deported to Mexico in March 2026, separating her from her three U.S. citizen children in Texas.Alamo, TX · Sep 26, 2026 · The Straits Times, FWD.us, Criminal Justice Journal +6
Alejandro and Jairo: San Antonio student and father detained by ICE driving to soccer gameAlejandro, a Churchill High School 10th grader, and his father Jairo were detained May 17 while driving to a soccer game, missing school and his mother. Rep. Joaquin Castro pushed for their release.San Antonio, TX · May 29, 2026 · SA Current, Alamo City Pulse, News 4 San Antonio
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
Virginia
Carolina M.: U.S. citizen therapist confronted at gunpoint by ICE agent in VirginiaCarolina Molina, a U.S. citizen and mental health therapist, had a gun pointed at her by a masked ICE agent in a Virginia parking lot after she objected to agents detaining two men.Bailey's Crossroads, VA · Aug 12, 2026 · NBC Washington, CNN, Loudoun Now +5- Two men detained in Marshall as officers in ICE garb smash windowsTwo men were detained at a Marshall gas station after officers in ICE garb arrived in six vehicles, boxed in their car at a pump, and smashed its windows.Marshall, VA · Aug 7, 2026 · Prince William Times, Fauquier
Washington
Luis R.: Wapato father, sole provider for five U.S. citizen children, held by ICEJoseluis Ramirez, who worked 15 years at a Yakima Valley fruit company, was detained while driving to work, leaving his wife and her five children without a provider.Wapato, WA · Aug 31, 2026 · Yakima Herald, Spot on Washington, Wenatchee World +2
Brazilian artist with pregnant wife held 63 days by ICEA Brazilian visual artist and father was detained near San Juan Island while picking up his daughter, held 63 days, and released days before his son's birth after charges were dismissed.San Juan Island, WA · Oct 10, 2025 · NBC Bay Area, NBC News, Seattle Times +4
Wisconsin
Location not tied to one state
Eleandro A.S.: Brazilian man pinned by unmarked cars and detained by ICEEleandro Almeida de Souza, a Brazilian man who has lived in the U.S. since 2019 with no criminal record, was ordered released after a judge found he credibly disputed ICE's account of his violent arrest.Sep 11, 2026 · MassLive, New Bedford Guide, Justia +2
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
Diego: Ecuadorian man's face bloody after ICE agents surround him in carAn Ecuadorian man was surrounded by three ICE agents in his vehicle and cried out for help, drawing a neighbor's attention. He emerged from the car with a bloody face.“You never know. You could just be heading to the store and get arrested right around the corner.” — JuanFeb 2026 · The Guardian
Chicago Southeast Side residents, children tear-gassed by ICE after vehicle rammingSoutheast Side Chicago residents, including children, were tear-gassed after agents rammed and crashed a vehicle near 105th Street, arresting two people and detaining four protesters who gathered.Chicago · Sep 19, 2025 · Block Club Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times
Two women documenting immigration agents boxed in, threatened with arrestTwo women documenting federal agents' activity near Grand and Kostner had their car boxed in and were threatened with arrest while agents shined a flashlight into their vehicle.Chicago Il · Sep 18, 2025 · The New Republic, International Business Times, Maine Public +1
Christian C.: U.S. citizen arrested by ICE, car rammed with two young children insideChristian Cerna, 28, a U.S. citizen father, was violently arrested by ICE in June 2025 with flash-bangs and assault rifles while his partner and young children were in the car; a judge called the operation 'vindictive.'Jun 1, 2025 · The Guardian, Al Mayadeen (English), Fascism News +2