Tag: ICE
Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody, 19th Death in 2026
A 43‑year‑old immigrant from Georgia, Mamuka Artmeladze, died in ICE custody at the Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana after being found unconscious in his cell on the night of June 4, authorities reported Monday. This marked the 19th death of a foreign national in a U.S. immigration detention center so far in 2026, and the […]
June 9, 2026
Protests Force Curfew Near New Jersey ICE Detention Center
Crowds gathered to protest inhumane conditions and a hunger strike by detainees inside the facility. On early Sunday, New Jersey imposed a curfew around a detention center of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following escalating clashes between protesters and police. RELATED: ICE Blocks New Jersey Governor from Visiting Migrant Jail The curfew will be […]
June 1, 2026
ICE Blocks New Jersey Governor from Visiting Migrant Jail
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denied New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill access to the Delaney Hall migrant detention center in Newark on Monday, where more than 300 detainees have been on a hunger strike since Friday and dozens of protesters have gathered outside to denounce overcrowding, lack of medical care, and unsanitary conditions. Sherrill, the […]
May 26, 2026
Journalists Warned About U.S. Immigration Scrutiny at FIFA World Cup 2026
Journalists covering the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States could face interrogations or hostility from immigration officials at borders and stadiums, the Committee to Protect Journalists warned on May 21. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) stated this Thursday that journalists traveling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026 must […]
May 21, 2026
U.S. Law Proposed to Curb ICE Operations During FIFA World Cup 2026
U.S. legislators have introduced on May 13 a law to prohibit ICE civilian operations near World Cup 2026 venues, aiming to prevent arbitrary detentions against migrant communities and fans. U.S. legislators have introduced the “Save The World Cup Act” (H.R.7986), a bill that seeks to prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting civilian operations […]
May 13, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: No Immigration Raids in U.S. Stadiums
Organizers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on May 8 guaranteed no immigration raids at stadiums, aiming to reassure international and migrant communities amid concerns over U.S. immigration policies. This assurance, stemming from discussions with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seeks to confirm that the global event will not be used as a platform for […]
May 8, 2026
Kacey Musgraves to Perform With Detained Mariachi Musicians
Migrant family’s case draws bipartisan criticism as U.S. detentions reach record levels. Starting May 3, country artist Kacey Musgraves will perform in three concerts accompanied by young Mexican mariachi musicians who were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in March. RELATED: Migrants Cannot Be Denied Fundamental Rights: O’Flaherty Musgraves, a multi-award-winning singer who […]
April 28, 2026
Costa Rica Receives First Migrants Deported Under U.S. Deal
Costa Rica receives 25 deported migrants under a U.S. agreement, offering asylum, return or temporary status options.
April 12, 2026
Migrant detentions surge 1,000% under Trump term
A UC Berkeley study documents a 1,000% rise in migrant detentions, alongside increased deportations and reduced releases.
April 11, 2026
Democratic Congressmen Denounce Poor Conditions and Mistreatment of Detained Migrant Children
Over 6,200 children have been confined in U.S. immigration detention centers over the past twelve months, Democratic Congressmen noted Wednesday following a visit to a family detention facility in Dilley, Texas. Congressmen Joaquín Castro and Greg Casar toured the Dilley facility, which currently houses nearly 400 individuals, including 49 families, some of whom have been […]