A six-year-old Chinese boy, Yuanxin, was separated from his father, Fei Zheng, after their arrest at a routine ICE appointment in New York City. While the father is held in an Orange County Correctional Facility, the location of the boy remains undisclosed by Homeland Security, sparking concerns from advocates and New York officials. ICE claims the father refused to leave with the child and was disruptive, leading to the separation and the boy’s placement in safe custody. This incident adds to growing criticism of ICE practices, with officials demanding the family’s reunification and ending the separation of families.
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On November 26th, ICE agents arrested a Chinese father, Fei, and his 6-year-old son, Yuanxin, at a check-in at 26 Federal Plaza. The father was subsequently sent to an Orange County Jail, while the son’s whereabouts remain unknown. Advocates reported the separation occurred after the family was detained, with the father stating he was not informed of his son’s destination. The incident is part of a growing trend, with data revealing an increase in child arrests by ICE, including other families being apprehended at check-ins.
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A six-year-old girl from Queens and her mother were detained by federal agents in New York City and are now held in a Texas detention facility, while her teenage brother is in New Jersey. The family, originally from Ecuador, was apprehended following a routine check-in at immigration court. According to a spokesperson, the family entered the country illegally in 2022 and has received final orders of removal, however, local officials are working with legal aid to assist the family.
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On Thursday morning, 15-year-old Juan Martinez received a call from his mother, who reported that ICE agents were at her workplace, Glass House Farms. His mother was subsequently taken into custody during the ICE raid and has not contacted him since. Martinez is now left caring for his two younger siblings while awaiting news about his mother’s situation and potential deportation. Another undocumented Glass House employee, Alexa’s mother, was also apprehended during the raid but was later released from custody after seeking medical attention while pregnant; they are now fearful of further action. An attorney representing the families notes that ICE is no longer using discretion, as they did in prior administrations, and is taking everyone.
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Roberto Diego Alvarez Oliva, a Peruvian national with no criminal record, was arrested by ICE agents in Pennsylvania while on his way to work, leaving his wife Nicole Alvarez distraught and their infant son unattended. Alvarez alleges the agents mocked her distress during the arrest and subsequent deportation of her husband, who was subsequently transferred through several detention centers before being deported to Peru. Despite providing extensive documentation proving his contributions to the family and community, their pleas to halt the deportation were denied, leaving the family financially destitute and emotionally devastated. The family is now facing immense financial hardship and exploring expensive legal avenues to reunite.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained at least 15 individuals in San Francisco, including four children, following routine check-ins. These detentions, part of a nationwide increase in arrests, occurred despite some individuals’ compliance with ICE requirements, raising concerns about intimidation tactics. One attorney reported detainees, including her client and her children, were held overnight in unsuitable conditions without food. Legal experts fear these actions will deter undocumented immigrants from attending court hearings, exacerbating the situation.
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Following a terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, the family of suspect Mohammed Soliman—who is himself facing multiple charges including attempted murder and hate crimes—is in ICE custody. The family’s asylum application has been withdrawn, and they are being processed for expedited removal, potentially as early as Tuesday night. This rapid deportation process leaves limited legal recourse for the family, particularly given the terrorism connection. Soliman, who entered the U.S. illegally, allegedly used Molotov cocktails against demonstrators, resulting in twelve victims.
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Kasper Eriksen, a Danish-born father of four living in Mississippi, was detained by ICE despite having no criminal record. His detention stemmed from a missed immigration form in 2015, a deadline missed due to a family tragedy, which resulted in a removal order issued without proper notification. Currently detained at the LaSalle Detention Center in Louisiana, Eriksen’s case highlights a broader trend of increased ICE detentions targeting immigrants without criminal charges, a practice fueled by the current administration’s immigration policies. The Eriksen family faces significant financial strain and emotional distress, while the private prison industry profits from his detainment.
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Kasper Juul Eriksen, a Danish father of four, was detained by ICE during a citizenship appointment due to a decade-old paperwork error. His wife, Savannah, reports that the detention, occurring during a high-risk pregnancy, is causing significant hardship for the family. Eriksen, who has lived legally in the U.S. for over a decade and works as a welder, is being held in a privately run facility with reported unsanitary conditions. Legal action has been initiated to secure his release, pending a judge’s decision.
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Liyian Páez, a Cuban-American and Trump voter, feels betrayed after her husband, Alían Méndez Aguilar, was deported despite Trump’s campaign promise to deport only criminals. Aguilar, who had a prior deportation order, was detained and deported to Cuba despite being married to Páez and raising her paraplegic son and their young daughter. This deportation leaves Páez struggling financially and emotionally, forcing her to seek government assistance to reunite her family. The family’s separation highlights the human cost of immigration policies and the broken promises felt by those affected.
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Missing 6-Year-Old Boy After ICE Detains Father Sparks Outcry
A six-year-old Chinese boy, Yuanxin, was separated from his father, Fei Zheng, after their arrest at a routine ICE appointment in New York City. While the father is held in an Orange County Correctional Facility, the location of the boy remains undisclosed by Homeland Security, sparking concerns from advocates and New York officials. ICE claims the father refused to leave with the child and was disruptive, leading to the separation and the boy’s placement in safe custody. This incident adds to growing criticism of ICE practices, with officials demanding the family’s reunification and ending the separation of families.
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ICE Abducts Father, Separates and “Disappears” Child: Outrage and Calls for Action
On November 26th, ICE agents arrested a Chinese father, Fei, and his 6-year-old son, Yuanxin, at a check-in at 26 Federal Plaza. The father was subsequently sent to an Orange County Jail, while the son’s whereabouts remain unknown. Advocates reported the separation occurred after the family was detained, with the father stating he was not informed of his son’s destination. The incident is part of a growing trend, with data revealing an increase in child arrests by ICE, including other families being apprehended at check-ins.
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ICE Grabs Queens Girl, Mother, at NYC Immigration Check-in, Sparks Outrage
A six-year-old girl from Queens and her mother were detained by federal agents in New York City and are now held in a Texas detention facility, while her teenage brother is in New Jersey. The family, originally from Ecuador, was apprehended following a routine check-in at immigration court. According to a spokesperson, the family entered the country illegally in 2022 and has received final orders of removal, however, local officials are working with legal aid to assist the family.
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Children Abandoned: The Human Cost of Immigration Raids
On Thursday morning, 15-year-old Juan Martinez received a call from his mother, who reported that ICE agents were at her workplace, Glass House Farms. His mother was subsequently taken into custody during the ICE raid and has not contacted him since. Martinez is now left caring for his two younger siblings while awaiting news about his mother’s situation and potential deportation. Another undocumented Glass House employee, Alexa’s mother, was also apprehended during the raid but was later released from custody after seeking medical attention while pregnant; they are now fearful of further action. An attorney representing the families notes that ICE is no longer using discretion, as they did in prior administrations, and is taking everyone.
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ICE Agents’ Laughter at Detainee’s Wife Sparks Outrage
Roberto Diego Alvarez Oliva, a Peruvian national with no criminal record, was arrested by ICE agents in Pennsylvania while on his way to work, leaving his wife Nicole Alvarez distraught and their infant son unattended. Alvarez alleges the agents mocked her distress during the arrest and subsequent deportation of her husband, who was subsequently transferred through several detention centers before being deported to Peru. Despite providing extensive documentation proving his contributions to the family and community, their pleas to halt the deportation were denied, leaving the family financially destitute and emotionally devastated. The family is now facing immense financial hardship and exploring expensive legal avenues to reunite.
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ICE Detains 15, Including Toddler, Sparking Outrage
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained at least 15 individuals in San Francisco, including four children, following routine check-ins. These detentions, part of a nationwide increase in arrests, occurred despite some individuals’ compliance with ICE requirements, raising concerns about intimidation tactics. One attorney reported detainees, including her client and her children, were held overnight in unsuitable conditions without food. Legal experts fear these actions will deter undocumented immigrants from attending court hearings, exacerbating the situation.
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Boulder Terror Suspect’s Family Detained by ICE: Cruelty or Security?
Following a terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, the family of suspect Mohammed Soliman—who is himself facing multiple charges including attempted murder and hate crimes—is in ICE custody. The family’s asylum application has been withdrawn, and they are being processed for expedited removal, potentially as early as Tuesday night. This rapid deportation process leaves limited legal recourse for the family, particularly given the terrorism connection. Soliman, who entered the U.S. illegally, allegedly used Molotov cocktails against demonstrators, resulting in twelve victims.
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ICE Arrests Mississippi Father During Citizenship Hearing
Kasper Eriksen, a Danish-born father of four living in Mississippi, was detained by ICE despite having no criminal record. His detention stemmed from a missed immigration form in 2015, a deadline missed due to a family tragedy, which resulted in a removal order issued without proper notification. Currently detained at the LaSalle Detention Center in Louisiana, Eriksen’s case highlights a broader trend of increased ICE detentions targeting immigrants without criminal charges, a practice fueled by the current administration’s immigration policies. The Eriksen family faces significant financial strain and emotional distress, while the private prison industry profits from his detainment.
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ICE Jails Danish Father of Four During Citizenship Interview
Kasper Juul Eriksen, a Danish father of four, was detained by ICE during a citizenship appointment due to a decade-old paperwork error. His wife, Savannah, reports that the detention, occurring during a high-risk pregnancy, is causing significant hardship for the family. Eriksen, who has lived legally in the U.S. for over a decade and works as a welder, is being held in a privately run facility with reported unsanitary conditions. Legal action has been initiated to secure his release, pending a judge’s decision.
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Cuban Woman’s Husband Deported After She Voted for Trump
Liyian Páez, a Cuban-American and Trump voter, feels betrayed after her husband, Alían Méndez Aguilar, was deported despite Trump’s campaign promise to deport only criminals. Aguilar, who had a prior deportation order, was detained and deported to Cuba despite being married to Páez and raising her paraplegic son and their young daughter. This deportation leaves Páez struggling financially and emotionally, forcing her to seek government assistance to reunite her family. The family’s separation highlights the human cost of immigration policies and the broken promises felt by those affected.
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