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immigration12 days ago•199 min saved

DHS policy shift draws scrutiny after undisclosed detainee death in Newark facility

DHS acknowledged that it did not publicly disclose the death of Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan detainee who had a seizure after being processed at the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, noting he was taken to a hospital and died after leaving ICE custody. The disclosure follows a policy shift announced earlier this year that ICE would not report deaths occurring within 30 days of a detainee’s release from custody, a rollback of a 2021 Biden-era rule. Critics, including Rep. Rob Menendez, say the change creates a loophole that shields agencies from accountability, while DHS says ICE remains committed to transparency regarding detainee deaths. The Delaney Hall facility is operated by Geo Group and has been the site of protests and hunger strikes by immigration advocates.

via CNN|

#detainee-death #dhs #ice

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Arizona ICE detainee dies after alleged delay in medical care

A Haitian asylum seeker, Emmanuel Damas, died at the Florence correctional center in Arizona after weeks of tooth pain and reportedly delayed medical attention; supporters say he deteriorated after a two-week struggle with infection and was moved to a Scottsdale hospital, with ICE not immediately commenting on the death. The case adds to a string of detainee deaths in 2026 and the previous year and comes amid broader scrutiny of detainee healthcare and DHS leadership changes.

via The Guardian|

#arizona #detainee-death #ice

us-news7 months ago•2 min saved

Third detainee dies at Fort Bliss ICE tent camp, prompting safety scrutiny

A third undocumented immigrant detainee has died at Camp East Montana, ICE’s tent camp at Fort Bliss in El Paso, within 44 days. Victor Manuel Diaz, 36, from Nicaragua, was found unconscious and died after being pronounced dead; ICE says the death is presumed suicide, with the official cause under investigation. The facility houses about 2,900 detainees and has drawn congressional concerns about safety as ICE expands tent-based detention. Earlier deaths at the camp include Francisco Gaspar-Andres (liver and kidney failure) and Geraldo Lunas Campos (medical distress), with investigations ongoing.

via NBC News|

#detainee-death #el-paso #fort-bliss

immigration7 months ago•23 min saved

Two detainee-death eyewitnesses face deportation as DHS disputes their account

Two men who testified about the Jan. 3 death of Geraldo Lunas Campos at a Texas ICE detention facility face deportation after their eyewitness accounts diverged from the Department of Homeland Security’s version of events, highlighting a clash between detainee-death narratives and official enforcement narratives in U.S. immigration policy.

via The Washington Post|

#deportation #detainee-death #eyewitness

law-enforcement7 months ago•3 min saved

Career Criminal in ICE Custody Dies at Local Hospital

Parady La, a 46-year-old illegal alien from Cambodia with a criminal history, died after suffering a severe drug withdrawal and cardiac arrest while in ICE custody at the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center. La was hospitalized in critical condition and later pronounced dead, with his medical condition indicating brain injury and organ failure. His criminal record includes multiple convictions over two decades, and he was detained by ICE following his arrest outside his residence. ICE reports such incidents to Congress and the public, emphasizing their commitment to humane treatment and medical care for detainees.

via ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)|

#detainee-death #ice #illegal-alien

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Second Victim Dies in Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

A man among three shot during a Dallas immigration facility attack has died, becoming the second victim, after the gunman fired from a nearby roof and then shot himself; the attack has heightened fears and backlash against immigration enforcement.

via AP News|

#attack #dallas #detainee-death

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Second Detainee Dies in Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

A second detainee, Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, died after being shot during an attack at the Dallas ICE facility, where the shooter, Joshua Jahn, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot. The incident resulted in the deaths of three detainees, including García-Hernández, Norlan Guzmán-Fuente, and Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, with no injuries to ICE officers. The attack was reportedly carried out by an active shooter targeting immigration officials.

via NBC News|

#dallas #detainee-death #ice

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Second Detainee Dies from Injuries in Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

A shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas resulted in the deaths of two detainees, Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez and Norlan Guzman Fuentes, with the gunman Joshua Jahn also dying from a self-inflicted gunshot. The incident was caused by a gunman perched on a roof firing at the facility, leading to a tragic loss of life among detainees and the shooter.

via CNN|

#dallas #detainee-death #gunman

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Investigation Launched After Vietnamese National Dies in ICE Custody

A Vietnamese man in ICE custody in Texas died after being hospitalized for seizures and other symptoms, prompting an investigation; he had been detained for over seven weeks and was ordered to leave the U.S. in 2012 but had not departed. This marks the 12th detainee death in ICE custody in 2024, raising concerns about medical care and detention conditions.

via NBC News|

#detainee-death #ice-custody #immigration

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death of Downtown St. Louis Jail Detainee in Apparent Suicide Attempt

A detainee in the St. Louis City Justice Center died after an apparent suicide attempt. The man was found unconscious in his cell and despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at a hospital. The jail has faced criticism for inhumane conditions and has seen several deaths in recent years. The facility recently announced a new healthcare provider and the city's jail oversight board made its first official visit to the jail.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#city-justice-center #crime #detainee-death

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Incident at St. Louis City Justice Center Claims Another Life

A detainee was found unconscious and later pronounced dead at the St. Louis City Justice Center, with indications pointing to a suicide attempt. The Detention Facilities Oversight Board, which has been seeking greater access to the facility, expressed condolences to the detainee's family and will investigate whether proper protocols were followed. This incident adds to the scrutiny surrounding the Justice Center, which has seen 11 deaths in the past two years. The city recently transitioned to a new medical provider and is in the process of hiring a Chief Medical Officer to enhance oversight of medical services.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|

#crime #detainee-death #detention-facilities-oversight-board

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Inmate Deaths Reported at Oklahoma County Detention Center

The Oklahoma County Detention Center has reported the fifth detainee death this year, with Frank Ramirez being discovered in his cell "in distress" and dying at a nearby hospital shortly after officials began life-saving measures. Ramirez was booked into the detention center in August 2021, and the state’s medical examiner is working to release an official cause of death while the investigation is ongoing.

via KOCO Oklahoma City|

#crime #detainee-death #frank-ramirez