Deportation

In just one week in June 2026, ICE put hundreds of people on deportation flights out of the United States. The agency says it has removed or returned nearly 900,000 people since early 2025 — and it is not slowing down. If you or someone you know is at risk, understanding how removal proceedings work could make all the difference.

Adys Lastres Morera had a green card and had lived in the US since 2023. On May 20, 2026, the US government revoked it — and two days later, ICE arrested her in Miami. Her case shows that even lawful permanent residents can lose their status and face deportation, sometimes with very little warning.

Forty people were stopped at sea near Puerto Rico in the early hours of June 6 — on a small, apparently disabled boat far from shore. Most were from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. All 40 now face deportation. Their case shows how quickly a maritime interception can turn into a removal order, and why knowing your rights matters even before you reach land.

A man smuggled into the US inside a Mexican ambulance was just sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing food assistance benefits from some of New York's most vulnerable residents. Marius Catalin Trica and his criminal network used hidden electronic devices to drain EBT accounts — leaving families without money for food. The case reveals how transnational crime networks target immigrants and low-income communities across the country.

Jurando waited nearly eight hours at a Manhattan immigration courthouse on June 9, 2026 — only to be sent home without seeing a judge. He had traveled from upstate New York after receiving just one week's notice that his court date had been moved up by four months. His story is one of dozens playing out under a new court practice that immigration lawyers say is designed to push people toward deportation as fast as possible.

A Brazilian man was driving a commercial truck on a Virginia highway when ICE agents pulled him over — and arrested him on the spot. He had a valid Massachusetts driver's license, but that was not enough. His case is now part of a growing wave of ICE operations targeting undocumented commercial drivers across the country.

ICE agents swept through New York City on June 10, 2026, arresting multiple people now facing deportation. The operation is a reminder that removal proceedings can begin without warning — and the deadlines to fight back are short. If you or someone you love is undocumented or has an open immigration case, what you do in the next few days could determine everything.

In just one week, ICE swept through East Tennessee and arrested 117 people — tourists and residents alike were reminded that immigration enforcement can happen anywhere, at any time. The operation targeted Sevier County, home to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, two of the most visited areas in the state. If you live in the region — or anywhere in the US — knowing your rights before an encounter with ICE could make all the difference.

Thirteen people were arrested in Paducah, Kentucky after ICE discovered they had used stolen Social Security numbers to get jobs at a local business — for years. Eight now face federal criminal charges and up to five years in prison. The rest are in ICE custody and heading into removal proceedings, the legal process that can end in deportation.

A 6-year-old girl and her mother went to a required immigration check-in in Queens — and ended up in a detention center in Texas. Their case has ignited a political battle in one of New York's most immigrant-heavy districts. But for the thousands of immigrants facing similar check-ins in 2026, the stakes are far more personal than any election.

If an immigration judge orders you removed, you used to have 30 days to appeal. Now, for most cases, you have just 10. The US Department of Justice finalized this change in 2026, and immigration lawyers say it could be the difference between staying in the US and being deported.

If ICE is trying to deport you, one of your few tools to buy more time costs $155 today. A new government proposal would raise that cost to $755 — almost five times more. The public has until July 6, 2026 to push back.

Miss your immigration court hearing in 2026, and ICE may send you a bill for $18,000 — on top of deporting you. The federal government has proposed a new rule that turns a missed court date into a five-figure debt. For millions of immigrants currently in removal proceedings, the stakes just got much higher.

Chicago police had a man with a federal deportation warrant in custody — and let him go anyway. ICE tracked him down days later and arrested him in the community. The case is now a flashpoint in the national debate over sanctuary cities and what happens to people caught between local and federal immigration enforcement.

Yes — a green card holder can be deported. This guide explains which crimes and violations trigger removal proceedings, the relief options available, and what to do if you receive a Notice to Appear.