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ICE Detention
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winnipegfreepress.comworld22 hrs ago
ICE Reduces Detention Facility Inspections to Annual or Biennial Schedule
Fifteen of 45 large ICE detention facilities had not been inspected in over 12 months as of late June. The agency shifted from twice-yearly inspections to annual or every-other-year reviews last year.
CalMatterspolitics2 days ago
CoreCivic Sells Two California ICE Detention Centers to Federal Government for $1.47 Billion
CoreCivic sold the Otay Mesa and California City detention centers to the Department of Homeland Security on July 2. The company will continue operating both facilities under existing ICE contracts through at least 2027 and 2029.
yahoo.compolitics14 days ago
Texas court sentences eight protesters to 50-100 years for 2025 ICE facility protest
Eight participants in a July 2025 protest at a Texas ICE detention center received prison terms between 50 and 100 years. A ninth defendant who did not attend the protest was sentenced to 30 years for moving printed materials.
nbcnews.comworld23 days ago
Response Times Exceeded Guidelines in ICE Detention Death
A man died in an ICE detention center after guards took 15 minutes to reach him and medical staff took another 10 minutes to arrive. Reuters immigration reporter Ted Hesson said the delays exceeded ICE's own guidelines.
winnipegfreepress.comworld28 days ago
Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Petitions for Release from ICE Detention After May 19 Arrest
Yerlys Moreno López seeks release from North Lake detention center, citing injuries and medical care. ICE maintains she received adequate treatment after the incident.
abcnews.go.compolitics36 days ago
Signal chats show coordination of Newark ICE facility protests
A network of roughly 100 organizations with combined annual revenues of $825 million used encrypted Signal messages to organize demonstrations at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, N.J. The groups coordinated logistics including transportation, supplies and medical…
The Independentpolitics38 days ago
Investigation Finds Medical Care Allegations in ICE Detention Across 33 States
An AP-KFF Health News review of court filings since January 2025 shows hundreds of immigration detainees alleging delays or denials of medication for chronic conditions. The number of people held by ICE has risen from about 40,000 to more than 75,000 during the same period.
uctoday.compolitics39 days ago
Judge Orders Release of Cuban National Justo Betancourt After 6 Months in ICE Detention
U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek granted a habeas corpus petition on May 13 2026, ordering the release of the 54-year-old Cuba-born Miami resident after finding he had been wrongly detained.
world39 days ago
New Jersey ICE Detention Center Restores Family Visits
Family visitation at Delaney Hall immigration detention facility will resume after a week of demonstrations and clashes. New Jersey's governor and federal officials confirmed the partial restoration Sunday following arrests and a nightly curfew.
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New York Postworld39 days agoUpdated
Arson and Riots at Newark ICE Detention Center Lead to Suspended Visits
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced limited family visitation will restart at Delaney Hall Sunday. DHS said the suspension ended only after protests were brought under control.
politics41 days ago
Voluntary Departures Rise Sevenfold in ICE Detention Centers
Voluntary departure agreements increased sevenfold in the first 16 months of the current administration compared with the prior period. Detainees at multiple facilities have reported poor food, inadequate medical care, and use of solitary confinement. State and local officials ha…
ABC Newsworld43 days ago
Protests Continue Outside Newark ICE Detention Facility Over Conditions
Demonstrations have taken place daily outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark since a hunger strike began Friday. Federal officials and New Jersey elected officials have issued conflicting statements about conditions inside the 300-person facility.
Washington Examinerpolitics45 days agoUpdated
New Jersey Governor Requests Access to ICE Detention Center During Hunger Strike
The governor requested access to the Delaney Hall facility after protesters alleged poor conditions. Officials said detainees receive meals, medical care, and other services.
nbcnews.comworld46 days ago
New Jersey Governor Requests Access to Newark ICE Detention Center
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for entry to the Delaney Hall facility in Newark. Protests outside the center entered a third day on Sunday.
Fox Newspolitics48 days ago
House Democrats Condemn Texas Candidate Over Remarks on ICE Centers
Several House Democrats publicly distanced themselves from Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo after she posted on social media that ICE detention centers should become prisons for American Zionists. The candidate also stated the facilities would serve as castration cen…
abcnews.go.comworld51 days ago
Army Sergeant Seeks Delay of Retirement After Wife Released From ICE Detention
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano said his wife Deisy Rivera Ortega was released from ICE custody last week after a month in detention. He is delaying his planned retirement to cover legal costs in her immigration case.
Washington Examinerpolitics55 days ago
Mullin Scales Back Planned Expansion of ICE Detention Capacity, Reassessing Warehouse Purchases and State Sites
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has walked away from several warehouse purchases pursued by predecessor Kristi Noem for immigrant detention expansion. Mullin has paused acquisitions and is reevaluating state-run sites after nearly two months in office. The changes co…
nbcnews.compolitics57 days ago
Former Private Prison Executive Named Acting ICE Director
David Venturella, who previously worked at the Geo Group private prison operator and oversaw ICE detention contracts, will become acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement effective June 1. The Trump administration announced the move after the current acting directo…
Al Jazeerapolitics57 days ago
David Venturella Named Acting Head of ICE
David Venturella, who previously worked at GEO Group, will become acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the current leader departs at the end of May. The appointment was announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Venturella has been o…
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics63 days ago
Ecuadorian National Deported to Ecuador After Abandoning Asylum Claim Following Five Months in ICE Detention
Willian Yacelga Benalcazar abandoned his U.S. asylum case and was deported to Ecuador on April 16, 2026, after describing harsh conditions during five months in ICE custody. CBS News analysis shows more than 75,500 asylum cases received motions to pretermit through March 31, 2026…
Nbc Newsworld63 days ago
Judge Orders Release of 19-Year-Old Congolese Woman From ICE Detention
A federal district court in San Antonio ordered the release of Olivia Andre from the Dilley Immigration Processing Center by Friday after finding her detention unlawful. Andre, detained for six months, will reunite with her mother and siblings in Maine. A federal appeals court ha…
world64 days ago
Refugee in ICE Detention Missed Chemotherapy Sessions While Receiving Treatment for Terminal Cancer
A Laotian refugee who arrived in the United States in the early 1980s missed multiple chemotherapy sessions for terminal Hodgkin’s lymphoma while held in federal immigration detention. The 57-year-old man is now receiving hospice care after the cancer spread to his bone marrow. H…
sixthtone.compolitics66 days ago
Scams Target Relatives of Detained Migrants with Fake Legal Services
Relatives of migrants in ICE detention are being scammed by individuals posing as immigration lawyers and officials, according to law enforcement. Victims have lost significant sums paying for nonexistent services, with some scams using AI-generated fake court proceedings. Offici…
alternet.orgworld67 days ago
Giuliani Hospitalized in Stable Condition; Multiple Injured in Oklahoma Shooting; Brooklyn Protest Held After ICE Detention
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, remains in critical but stable condition after hospital admission. Separately, a shooting at an Oklahoma campground wounded at least 10, while police clashed with protesters over an ICE detention in Brooklyn. Events unfolded over the…
consequenceofsound.networld67 days ago
Teenage Mariachi Musicians Open for Kacey Musgraves After Release from ICE Detention
A group of teenage mariachi musicians, detained by ICE and facing deportation, were released and invited to perform as an opening act. They took the stage on Sunday following an invitation from country music artist Kacey Musgraves. The event highlighted their recent release after…
wral.compolitics75 days ago
Arizona AG Sues to Stop ICE Detention Center in Surprise Over Environmental Review
Arizona filed a lawsuit against the federal government to halt a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Surprise, citing environmental and legal violations. The facility, purchased for $70 million, could house up to 1,500 people. Similar opposition has e…
reviewjournal.comworld84 days ago
New Data Shows Increase in Deaths in ICE Detention in 2025
Research published by the JAMA Network indicates a rise in the number of deaths among individuals held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities during 2025. The data highlights changes in mortality rates compared to previous years.
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Dodge County Sheriff Files $1 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over False ICE Detention Claim
A sheriff in Dodge County, Wisconsin, filed a federal defamation lawsuit seeking at least $1 million against a 28-year-old U.S. citizen and others for alleging unlawful detention by ICE. The lawsuit states the woman was at a hotel receiving spa treatments during the claimed perio…
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Canadian Mother and Daughter Released from ICE Detention in Texas After Three Weeks
Tania Warner and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla were detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas for nearly three weeks before their release on April 3. The family, residing in Kingsville, Texas, was stopped at a border patrol checkpoint on March 14. Warner main…
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19-Year-Old Asylum Seeker Describes Daily Life in Texas ICE Detention Center
Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas for more than four months. She reported losing 20 pounds and experiencing daily headaches during her detention. The center is operated…
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Planned ICE Detention Center in Tremont, Pennsylvania, Draws Local Concerns
The Trump administration plans to convert a warehouse in the Tremont, Pennsylvania, area into an ICE detention center for up to 8,000 people. The area has about 2,000 residents and limited resources. Local residents have expressed concerns about the facility's impact on the commu…
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US Soldier's Wife Released from ICE Detention Amid Deportation Proceedings
A woman married to a US soldier was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week and has been released while facing deportation. The case involves efforts by federal authorities to remove her from the country. Details on her immigration status and the basis for deten…
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Wife of US Soldier Released from ICE Detention After Arrest at Louisiana Military Base
Annie Ramos, the 22-year-old undocumented wife of a US soldier, was released from federal immigration custody on Tuesday after nearly a week in detention. She had been arrested by ICE agents at Fort Johnson in Louisiana, days after her wedding to her husband, who is stationed the…
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Burial Held for 19-Year-Old Mexican Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Florida
Hundreds attended the burial of Royer Perez Jimenez, a 19-year-old Mexican national who died on March 16, 2026, in an ICE detention center in Florida. Family members questioned the charges leading to his detention and the official determination of suicide as the cause of death. T…