Estefany Rodriguez's attorneys say she was complying with immigration officials and had no active case when agents took her into custody.

Immigration detention is not supposed to be punitive. But one man who spent 20 years in state prison told HuffPost the ICE detention facility he is currently in is worse.

Some people believe that if they beg and plead with immigration officers, pointing out their sacrifices, contributions and desire to remain in the US, the officer will be so overcome with mercy and ...