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politics1 month ago•4 min saved

ICE scales back public death-in-custody reports as detainee fatalities climb

ICE has replaced detailed death-in-custody investigations with brief four-paragraph summaries since December, even as detainee deaths rise. DHS defends detention standards while critics say ICE accounts and conditions often diverge, and final cause reports are delayed or not posted, with several cases dating back months. More than 60,000 people remain in ICE detention, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement.

via NBC News|

#detainee-deaths #dhs #ice

politics3 years ago•12 min saved

Ron DeSantis faces scrutiny over Guantanamo Bay past and behavior.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a former Navy JAG, was present at Guantanamo Bay during the deaths of three detainees in 2006. The official report claimed the men committed suicide, but inconsistencies in the story have led to questions about what really happened. DeSantis was tasked with collecting initial evidence, but it is unclear how involved he was in the investigation. Witnesses have conflicting accounts of his actions and demeanor. DeSantis has downplayed his role in the force-feeding of detainees and has distanced himself from the use of the practice.

via The Guardian US|

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crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Spate of Deaths in Oklahoma County Jail Raises Concerns.

A third detainee at the Oklahoma County Detention Center has died since Friday after suffering an injury at the hospital. Amber Owens was awaiting transfer to another facility when she fell and was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts. The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death. Two other detainees died on Friday and Saturday, and investigations are ongoing.

via KFOR Oklahoma City|

#crime #detainee-deaths #investigation