In August 2023, Jemmy Jimenez Rosa, a lawful permanent resident of the United States since childhood, was detained by Customs and Border Protection upon returning to Boston Logan Airport from a family vacation in Cancún, Mexico. Despite her legal status and recent green card renewal, she was taken into custody without clear communication, leaving her family distressed and without access to her necessary medications for diabetes and anxiety. This case reflects a broader trend where individuals legally residing in the U.S. face detention by ICE, often treated as if they were violent criminals despite having no recent criminal records.

The discretionary powers held by Immigration and Border Patrol officers have raised concerns about the treatment of noncitizens, particularly in light of historical patterns of xenophobia and demographic manipulation. Reports indicate that detainees, including those with minor past offenses, have experienced significant emotional distress during their confinement, which can last from 10 to over 70 days.

In a separate incident, ICE reported a system crash that resulted in the loss of two weeks of video footage from the Broadview Detention Center near Chicago, just one day after the facility was sued for alleged abuse of detainees. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the footage was 'irretrievably destroyed' and cited resource limitations for not preserving surveillance data. This incident has raised skepticism about ICE's transparency, especially given the substantial funding allocated to immigration enforcement, which exceeds $200 billion, surpassing the military budgets of some nations. The loss of evidence has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding accountability and oversight within immigration enforcement agencies.

Additionally, on November 9, 2023, ICE agents apprehended Akhror Bozorov, a 31-year-old from Uzbekistan, who had been granted a Commercial Driver’s License after entering the U.S. through the southern border in February 2023. Bozorov is wanted in Uzbekistan for alleged ties to a terrorist organization. The incident has drawn criticism from Department of Homeland Security representatives, who expressed concerns about immigration policies that may inadvertently allow individuals with violent backgrounds to operate commercial vehicles in the U.S. This situation underscores the complexities and potential risks associated with current immigration enforcement practices and policies.