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9 stories
Edgar Hernan Elias Escobar MASSACHUSETTS

Edgar Hernan Elias Escobar, a roofer who lived in the U.S. for a decade before a high-profile ICE stop, was released on bond after community rallies.

Noemi Chavez ILLINOIS

Noemi Chavez, her husband Jaime Ramirez, and their kids were freed from ICE custody after a judge blocked their deportation following a park arrest.

David Ardila ILLINOIS

David Ardila, a Venezuelan Seattle DJ seeking asylum, was detained by ICE at Boston Logan Airport in July 2026 while returning from the World Cup.

Cliona Ward CALIFORNIA

Cliona Ward, an Irish immigrant and legal U.S. green card resident for over 40 years, was freed from ICE detention after intense public pressure.

Maria Rosales MASSACHUSETTS

Maria Rosales, a DACA recipient held 10 days in "hot, crowded" Boston ICE detention, was freed after a judge ruled her airport arrest illegal.

Armelle Bondonga KENTUCKY

Armelle Bondonga, a 21-year-old youth advocate and Louisville mother in the U.S. 13 years, was arrested by ICE during a green card interview.

Rebecca Burke WASHINGTON

Rebecca Burke, ICE arrest details revealed as British cartoonist shares traumatizing account of her 19-day U.S. detention over a tourist visa violation

Alfredo Orellana VIRGINIA

Alfredo Orellana, a 31-year-old green card holder and dedicated autism caregiver, faces deportation over a years-old, minor $200 offense.