Top 7 Ice Stories Today

1. Fort Bliss Transformed into Massive Immigration Detention Center
In a stark escalation of federal immigration policy, the Biden administration—under pressure from Republican leaders—has approved the construction of a massive detention facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss near El Paso. The new compound, dubbed "Camp East Montana," is initially set to hold 1,000 ICE detainees, with expansion plans targeting 5,000 beds. Funded by a $231.8 million Department of Defense contract, the site is drawing criticism from immigrant rights groups who liken it to a military prison for civilians. DHS maintains the facility will include access to legal services, medical care, and religious accommodations.
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/07/fort-bliss-ice-immigration-trump

 
2. L.A. Home Depot Raid May Have Violated Federal Court Order
A controversial ICE operation carried out at a Home Depot in Los Angeles is now facing scrutiny after 16 Central American migrants were detained—despite a recent appellate court decision that restricts warrantless immigration arrests based on race or language. Civil rights lawyers and immigrant advocacy groups are reviewing whether agents violated constitutional protections, particularly since the arrests occurred in a parking lot using a Penske rental truck the company says was not authorized. ICE has not commented on the potential legal breach.
🔗 https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/did-agents-violate-order-la-home-depot-raid-20805275.php

 
3. ICE Detained Two U.S. Citizens During L.A. Raids
In what civil rights advocates call an outrageous abuse of power, two U.S.-born citizens were detained during ICE raids in Los Angeles last month. Andrea Velez and Adrian Martinez were both arrested by plainclothes ICE officers, subjected to aggressive interrogation, and falsely charged before those charges were later dropped. The incident has reignited concerns about racial profiling and a lack of accountability within federal immigration enforcement.
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/05/us-citizens-jailed-ice-los-angeles

 
4. Kim Kardashian Speaks Out Against Los Angeles ICE Raids
Celebrity activist Kim Kardashian has publicly condemned recent ICE operations in Los Angeles, calling the raids “devastating” and “inhumane.” The high-profile statement comes as public backlash mounts over federal enforcement sweeps in Latino communities. Kardashian, who has previously advocated for criminal justice reform, urged her 364 million followers to raise awareness and support families affected by the crackdowns.
🔗 https://www.aol.com/kim-kardashian-speaks-against-ice-034425799.html

 
5. ICE Seeks to Deport Iranian Man to Australia—Despite No Ties
Reza Zavvar, a 52-year-old legal U.S. resident and Iranian national, was detained by ICE agents in June and now faces deportation—to Australia or Romania, countries where he has never lived. Zavvar, who has held a green card since the 1980s, previously secured legal protections against being returned to Iran due to political persecution. His family is calling the move absurd and legally questionable, while ICE has not offered a clear rationale.
🔗 https://www.news.com.au/national/united-states-trying-to-deport-migrant-to-australia-despite-him-having-no-connection-to-the-country/news-story/6001d6d87e4488d3d9160dbb2bbc6c42

 
6. Former Superman Actor Dean Cain Joins ICE to Support Trump Agenda
Dean Cain, best known for portraying Superman in the 1990s television series, has announced that he is training to become an ICE agent. In an interview, Cain said he wants to actively support former President Trump’s new deportation agenda and believes more celebrities should “step up.” His move has been met with a mix of ridicule and admiration, underscoring the cultural divide over immigration enforcement.
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/07/former-superman-actor-dean-cain-reveals-hes-becoming-an-ice-agent-to-support-trumps-mass-deportation-agenda

 
7. Tunisian Musician Detained by ICE Despite Legal Status and Marriage
Rami Othmane, a Tunisian-born musician and longtime U.S. resident, was taken into custody by ICE agents in Pasadena despite having a pending green card application and being married to a U.S. citizen. His wife, a hospital medical officer, said Othmane suffers from chronic health issues and was denied necessary treatment while detained. The arrest has sparked outrage among immigrant rights advocates, who argue the detention violates both federal policy and basic humanitarian standards.
🔗 https://apnews.com/article/be086efe12b05d0f0f614c18464b0b1e