Immigration Detention
Coverage of Immigration Detention in the Nexus archive.
- ICE detentions spiked in June to highest level of Trump's second term
Newly-released ICE data shows over 43,000 people were booked into immigration detention in June, the highest level since President Trump returned to office. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the findings.
- As Trump’s immigration dragnet grows, so do complaints of detention center conditions
The Trump administration's expanded immigration detention program has led to reports of inhumane conditions and inadequate medical care at facilities like the Farmville Detention Center in Virginia. Detainee Aliaksei Scharbachenia described panic attacks, lack of medication, and confiscation of personal items after sharing legal information with new arrivals, while Congress approved $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding.
- ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees relocated, ICE announces
Detainees from Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail have been relocated by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Officials have not disclosed the number of detainees moved or their new locations. The facility, criticized for harsh conditions and praised by Donald Trump, is expected to close.
- Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on case over rights of some in ‘prolonged’ ICE detention
The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens with criminal records, specifically Genalo v. Black, which concerns a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months without a bond hearing. The case centers on whether such detainees are entitled to bond hearings to assess flight risk or community danger.
- 6 arrested during Delaney Hall protests in Newark, including repeat offenders
Six individuals were arrested during protests at Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. The arrests included repeat offenders.
- Under Trump, more than 145,000 US kids have been separated from their parents, a study shows
A study reveals over 145,000 U.S. children were separated from parents under Trump's immigration policies, with experts citing trauma. Stephen Miller, Trump's immigration advisor, defends his policies and self-esteem despite criticism.
- ICE releases wife of US Army soldier after she spent a month in detention
ICE released the wife of a US Army soldier after she had been detained for approximately one month. The release marks the end of her immigration detention period. The case highlights the intersection of military family status and immigration enforcement.
- Appeals court rejects Trump administration mandatory detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s policy of detaining most individuals facing deportation, ruling they must be allowed to seek bond. The policy had led to historic levels of immigration detention under the Trump administration.
- Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release
The El Gamal family, previously detained for 10 months by the Trump administration, was re-arrested hours after being released from U.S. immigration detention. Lawyers highlighted the family's prolonged detention and recent re-arrest as a continuation of harsh immigration policies.
- Family under longest immigration detention of Trump’s term released
A woman and her five children, detained for over 10 months under Trump's second administration, were released after a judge's order. The family was linked to a suspect in the 2025 Colorado fire attack.
- Family held longest in immigration detention ordered released
Hayam El Gamal and her five children have been detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center since June, making them the family held the longest in immigration detention. A court has ordered their release, marking a significant development in their case.
- US Army sergeant’s wife faces deportation to Mexico, attorney says
The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant faces deportation to Mexico after being misled about her release from immigration detention, according to her attorney. The attorney claims the misinformation has jeopardized her legal status.
- Judge orders family held at Texas detention center since June to be released
A judge ordered the release of a family detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas since June. The decision was announced on January 22, prompting their immediate release from the facility.
- Mom of 5 in immigration detention in Texas was taken to ER, sparking urgent calls for her release
A mother of five in immigration detention at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas was taken to the emergency room, prompting urgent calls for her release. The incident highlights concerns about the treatment of detained immigrants, particularly families.
- Michael Angok: Disturbing details emerge about gang rapist's crimes against a girl, 14, at suburban park - and reason why he's STILL in Australia after nine years in immigration detention and now on the run
Michael Angok, a gang rapist, is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a suburban park. Despite nine years in immigration detention, he remains in Australia and is now on the run.
- Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
A record number of detained immigrants are voluntarily departing the United States after abandoning their immigration cases, according to a CBS News analysis. Vilma Palacios is among thousands who have chosen to leave rather than continue fighting their cases while in detention.