# ICE detention of Brazilian nationals in the United States > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ice-detention-of-brazilian-nationals-in-the-united-states > Updated: 2026-09-30T20:03:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Recent reports highlight separate instances of Brazilian nationals being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In Massachusetts, 29-year-old Iara do Carmo Santana was detained following a mental health crisis triggered by a miscarriage. After being taken into local police custody on allegations of assault, she was transferred to an ICE detention center in Burlington. Santana reported being denied necessary post-procedure medication and being forced to sleep on the floor during her stay. In Washington, 36-year-old Sara de Cassia Alves was detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport while traveling with her American husband. While official reasons for the detention have not been released, family members suggest the issue involves her visa status and a work-related extension of stay. Relatives have reported crowded conditions at the facility and have launched fundraising campaigns to cover legal fees and potential bond costs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Brazilian national detained by ICE at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Brazilian national Sara de Cassia Alves is in ICE custody after being detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A court hearing regarding her visa status and potential bail is set for October 5. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-national-detained-by-ice-at-seattle-tacoma-airport ### 2026-09-24: Brazilian woman detained by ICE following mental health crisis A Brazilian woman was detained by ICE in Massachusetts after police were called to assist during a mental health crisis following a miscarriage. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-woman-detained-by-ice-following-mental-health-crisis --- Cite as: ICE detention of Brazilian nationals in the United States. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ice-detention-of-brazilian-nationals-in-the-united-states