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2026-09-24 01:10:03

Senegal Basketball Player Detained by ICE at Louisville Airport

Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck, 26, from Senegal, was arrested by ICE at Louisville airport in August over an alleged student visa overstay. She remains in detention, receiving hospital treatment for knee and back injuries, while officials and her attorney dispute her case. read more

2026-09-23 10:20:03

ICE Eyes Mobile Detention Vans in Immigration Crackdown

ICE plans "mobile detention facilities" in Pennsylvania using vans run by GEO Group's subsidiary, part of a massive detention expansion. Despite warehouse project failures, DHS signed $7 billion contracts to expand detention across multiple states amid record arrests. read more

2026-09-14 23:20:05

Watchdog: Alligator Alcatraz Held Immigrants in Phonebooth-Sized Cages

DHS watchdog found Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detained immigrants in phonebooth-sized cages, with bug-infested showers, unsafe food and water. The facility failed six detention standards before closing this summer. read more

2026-09-02 09:30:38

Chinese Immigrant Dies Hours After ICE Detention Intake

ICE detainee Lianyong Wei died hours after intake in Saipan, marking the 57th death under Trump’s second term. Policy changes exclude post-release deaths from tallies, raising oversight concerns. read more

2026-08-08 11:10:03

Private Prison Profits Surge as Immigration Detentions Rise

CoreCivic and GEO Group report $1.4 billion in quarterly revenue as immigration detentions near record highs, with additional profits from facility sales and ankle monitors for Haitian migrants lacking protected status. read more

2026-08-04 08:40:05

Second ICE detainee dies at Newark facility, closure calls grow

A Salvadoran man died at New Jersey's Delaney Hall, the second detainee death there under Trump, sparking shutdown calls. Senator Booker demands closure, citing poor medical care, while officials investigate alleged oversight obstruction. read more

2026-07-14 17:10:07

New Yorker report exposes harsh ICE desert detention

Investigative journalist Jonathan Blitzer reveals thousands held in tents at ICE’s largest El Paso facility, where inhumane conditions are used to pressure detainees into accepting deportation. The report exposes systemic abuse. read more

2026-07-08 10:20:05

CoreCivic sells two California detention centers for $1.5 billion

CoreCivic sold two California ICE detention centers to DHS for $1.5 billion, netting $1.1 billion. It will keep operating both facilities under existing contracts. The federal government aims to expand detention capacity while reducing reliance on private prisons. read more

2026-06-26 14:10:05

DHS chief admits rushed $1B warehouse buys

DHS Secretary Mullin admitted predecessor Noem rushed to buy $1B in warehouses for detention centers without "due diligence," with some locations likely unusable due to infrastructure issues or legal challenges. read more

2026-06-22 17:50:10

Alligator Alcatraz detention center empties, may close

Florida officials emptied the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center in the Everglades due to hurricane threats, as its structures only withstand Category 1 winds. Over 1,000 detainees were moved, and the facility may close permanently amid soaring costs and controversy. read more

2026-06-20 10:10:04

ICE Shooting Victim Still Detained, Pain Persists

A detainee shot by ICE agents in LA faces inadequate medical care, pain, and limited legal recourse. His case highlights DHS oversight gaps amid rising detention numbers and deaths. Family and attorneys struggle for release and proper treatment. read more

2026-06-18 08:40:06

Alligator Alcatraz empties detainees before hurricane season

All detainees from the Florida Everglades' "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center have been transferred due to hurricane season concerns. Critics call this an excuse, citing harsh conditions and lost contact with detainees now scattered across multiple states. read more

2026-06-15 17:20:07

Supreme Court to review immigrant detention without bond

The Supreme Court will review Trump’s appeal on indefinitely detaining certain convicted immigrants without bond hearings. The case challenges due process rights for green-card holders, with arguments expected next term. read more

2026-06-10 21:20:04

ICE report reveals wasted millions, detainee deaths

A federal watchdog report reveals severe violations at Camp East Montana, including millions wasted on overbilled meals, endangered detainees, and destroyed evidence in a homicide case, prompting calls for closure. read more

2026-06-08 18:40:09

Border czar defends NJ detention center after meal with detainees

Trump's border czar Tom Homan praised Delaney Hall detention center, claiming he ate a "well-established meal" of spaghetti with detainees. New Jersey health inspectors were denied full access, sparking a lawsuit over conditions. read more

2026-06-02 20:40:03

New Jersey Sues ICE Jail Over TB Outbreak Fears

Health officials sue New Jersey ICE jail Delaney Hall over denied access, citing inadequate tuberculosis controls and disease outbreak risks amid detainee strikes and protests. read more

2026-06-01 16:00:44

ICE officers warned of insane conditions at NYC facility

Newly released documents reveal ICE officers feared unsafe, overcrowded conditions at a Manhattan facility, contradicting DHS denials. Emails show officials raised alarms about medical crises and capacity, with detainees held for days in spaces meant for short stays. read more

2026-05-31 16:30:37

Newark Mayor Imposes Curfew After Immigration Clashes

Newark mayor imposed a 9 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes between protestors and police over an immigration detention center, where detainees hunger-struck over poor conditions. read more

2026-05-31 01:40:03

Detainees sue over horrific ICE camp conditions

Four detainees sued ICE over "horrific" conditions at Texas's Camp East Montana, alleging beatings, medical neglect, spoiled food, and squalid quarters. They seek class-action status for human rights violations. DHS denies claims, citing compliance with standards. read more

2026-05-30 13:20:09

ICE Officials Warned of Insane Detention Conditions

Emails reveal ICE officials called Manhattan's 26 Federal Plaza conditions "insane" and "unsafe," with overcrowding, medical neglect, and detainees sleeping on floors, contradicting Trump administration denials of subprime conditions. read more

2026-05-19 18:30:06

Iranian family detained over 1979 hostage crisis ties

An Iranian family with U.S. green cards demands release after arrest due to relative Masoumeh Ebtekar’s role in the 1979 hostage crisis. They deny security threats, challenging deportation under a rarely-used foreign policy law. A judge temporarily blocks removal. read more

2026-05-13 01:40:06

Former prison exec named acting ICE director

David Venturella, former GEO Group executive, will become acting ICE director June 1. He previously oversaw detention contracts, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. The agency expands detention capacity under Trump's deportation agenda while facing funding lapses. read more

2026-05-12 14:40:46

French widow, 85, recounts 16-day immigration detention

85-year-old French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross recounts 16 days in Louisiana ICE detention, describing children crying and solidarity among detainees. The experience, part of Trump's immigration crackdown, changed her view of U.S. freedom. read more

2026-05-07 22:20:08

DHS detention oversight shuts down amid record deaths

The DHS internal office overseeing immigration detention is closing due to a congressional funding lapse. This occurs despite rising detention numbers and record deaths in custody. Without oversight, detention violations may go unreported as the administration expands detention capacity. read more

2026-04-27 02:10:08

Family re-detained by ICE after court-ordered release

A Colorado family was freed after 10 months in ICE detention, then re-detained and nearly deported despite federal court orders. Their flight was turned around mid-air. Lawyers accuse the government of kidnapping and violating the Constitution. read more

2026-04-15 23:10:08

Florida Detainees Allege Brutal Guard Beatings

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration facility were allegedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards after complaining about broken phones, a lawyer states. The incident follows a court order to ensure phone access for legal calls. read more

2026-04-14 19:50:04

Love Reunion Lands French Grandma in ICE Custody

An 86-year-old French woman was detained by ICE in Louisiana after moving to the U.S. to reunite with a former sweetheart. Her family, citing her poor health, is urgently seeking her release and return to France. read more

2026-04-09 22:10:08

Lawmakers Decry Medical Neglect at Secretive Texas Detention

Democrats accuse ICE's Dilley family detention center in Texas of a "new era of secrecy" under DHS leadership, with reports of inadequate medical care for detained children and families amid growing congressional scrutiny. read more

2026-03-25 06:40:07

Canadian Moms ICE Detention Warning: Lie Low

Canadian Tania Warner and her autistic daughter are detained by ICE in Texas despite legal documents. She warns immigrants to "lie low" under Trump. Conditions are harsh, with families held in inhumane facilities as legal efforts continue. read more

2026-03-21 01:00:35

Judges Overwhelm ICE With Detention Rulings

Federal judges have issued over 7,000 rulings against ICE for detaining migrants without proving they are a threat. The Trump administration often declined to argue against releases, as arrests continue at a high daily rate. read more

2026-03-20 10:00:49

Teen Dies in ICE Custody, Sparking Detention Outcry

A 19-year-old Mexican migrant died in a Florida ICE detention jail, marking the 46th reported fatality in custody since 2017. His presumed suicide has sparked condemnation and highlights concerns over detention conditions and prolonged holds. read more

2026-03-14 01:10:06

ICE Detains 900+ Kids Beyond Legal Limit

Over 900 children have been held in ICE custody beyond the 20-day legal limit, with some detained over 100 days. The Trump administration is actively seeking to overturn the court settlement that mandates this release timeframe. read more

2026-03-13 03:10:08

Grim Reaper Patches Worn at Florida Immigrant Camp

Guards at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility reportedly wear unauthorized Grim Reaper patches. The hastily built camp faces lawsuits over poor conditions and environmental violations. A federal order to shut it down was overturned, with ongoing legal battles. read more

2026-03-11 22:40:04

Childrens Drawings Reveal Alleged ICE Facility Mistreatment

An Egyptian family of six has been held for nine months in a Texas ICE facility, alleging severe mistreatment. Their children's drawings express longing and trauma. Lawyers demand release, citing systematic abuse and medical neglect. read more

2026-02-21 18:10:04

ICE Buys $129M Georgia Warehouse for Detention Expansion

ICE purchased a $128.6 million warehouse in Georgia for its $45 billion detention center expansion. The facility could hold up to 10,000 people, raising local concerns over inadequate water supply for the planned 2.3 million square foot complex. read more

2026-02-14 00:40:12

ICEs $38B Detention Plan Sparks Bipartisan Revolt

ICE plans to spend over $38 billion converting warehouses into massive detention centers, holding up to 10,000 immigrants. The proposal faces bipartisan opposition from local officials and residents across multiple states who urge DHS to block the projects. read more

2026-02-12 00:40:07

Judge Orders Overhaul of ICE Detention Center Conditions

A federal judge orders ICE to provide medical care, attorney access, and blankets at a California detention center. The ruling follows a lawsuit by detainees alleging denied medication, food, and sanitation in the privately-run facility. read more

2026-02-09 21:40:05

Childrens Letters Reveal Despair in Texas Detention

Children's letters from a Texas immigration detention center reveal profound fear, sadness, and depression. They describe boredom, inadequate schooling, and poor medical care while detained for weeks or months as family detentions surge under Trump's policies. read more

2026-02-05 12:40:39

Measles Outbreak Sparks Calls to Shut Texas Detention Center

A measles outbreak at a Texas family detention center includes two confirmed cases. Experts warn such facilities accelerate spread. Calls grow to close the center and increase vaccination efforts nationwide. read more