ICE facility conditions and detainee treatment
Detained individuals reported "horrific" conditions and overcrowding at an ICE office in Miramar, Florida, on July 9, 2026. As of July 9, 2026, these accounts highlight ongoing concerns about treatment and living situations within the facility. Separately, ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth, who was arrested in August 2025 for DUI and child endangerment and received one year of probation, requested early termination of his probation on January 8, 2026, stating he has attended alcohol treatment and 12-step meetings. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating Deiseroth's incident, and he has not been fired.
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July 2026 — 1 developments
Detained Individuals Report Horrific Conditions at Miramar ICE Office
Reports from July 9, 2026, detail alleged "horrific" conditions and overcrowding at an ICE office in Miramar, Florida, based on accounts from detained individuals. These accounts highlight concerns about the treatment and living situations within the facility.
June 2026 — 1 developments
ICE Agent Seeks Early End to Probation After DUI, Child Endangerment Arrest
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth has requested to end his probation early following his August 2025 arrest for DUI and child endangerment. Deiseroth stated he has attended alcohol treatment and 12-step meetings as part of his sentence, which included a year of probation and a driver's license suspension.
April 2026 — 1 developments
ICE Agent Scott Deiseroth to Undergo Alcohol Treatment After DUI Arrest
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth is expected to undergo alcohol treatment and has not been fired following his arrest for DUI and child endangerment. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating the incident.
February 2026 — 1 developments
ICE Agent Scott Deiseroth Arrested for DUI, Child Endangerment; Pleads No Contest
An ICE agent, Scott Thomas Deiseroth, was arrested for DUI and child endangerment, with bodycam footage revealing his questionable behavior during the stop, including racism and scoffing at a deputy. Deiseroth had his two children, aged 7 and 9, in the car with him and failed sobriety tests. He later pleaded no contest to a DUI charge and received one year of probation.
January 2026 — 3 developments
ICE Agent Scott Deiseroth Pleads No Contest to DUI, Receives Probation
Scott Thomas Deiseroth, an ICE agent, pleaded no contest to a DUI charge and received a one-year probation sentence. The Monroe County State Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute him on charges of child neglect and resisting arrest. Deiseroth had been arrested in August for allegedly driving drunk with his two young sons in the vehicle.
Judge Lewis has not yet ruled on Deiseroth's probation termination request
As of this date, Judge Derek Lewis had not yet issued a ruling on Deiseroth's request for early termination of his probation.
Deiseroth requests early probation termination to return to work and support children
Deiseroth, through his attorney, filed a motion with the court requesting an early termination of his probation, stating his desire to return to work and support his children.
October 2025 — 3 developments
Deiseroth receives probation, license suspension; child neglect charges dropped
Deiseroth was sentenced to one year of probation and a one-year suspension of his driver's license. The Monroe County State Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute him on the child neglect and resisting arrest charges.
Monroe County State Attorney's Office considers felony child neglect charge against Deiseroth
Reports indicated that the Monroe County State Attorney's Office was considering adding a felony child neglect charge against Deiseroth due to his two sons being present in the vehicle while he was allegedly driving drunk.
Bodycam footage released shows Deiseroth's combative behavior during traffic stop
Body camera footage of the arrest was publicly released, showing Deiseroth's behavior during the traffic stop, including his combative demeanor and his questioning of the deputy's nationality.
August 2025 — 2 developments
ICE places agent Scott Deiseroth on leave after arrest
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Scott Deiseroth was an agent in Miami and placed him on administrative leave following his arrest.
Deiseroth charged with DUI with children in car and resisting officers
Following his arrest, Deiseroth was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence with children in the car and resisting officers without violence. His two children were subsequently turned over to their mother.
July 2023 — 1 developments
ICE agent arrested for DUI with children in Florida Keys
ICE agent Scott Thomas Deiseroth was arrested in the Florida Keys for DUI and two counts of child endangerment after deputies responded to a report of reckless driving. Deiseroth, 42, had two children, aged 7 and 9, in his vehicle. He has been suspended by ICE pending an investigation.