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ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention
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ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention

Vanessa Romo | Sep 2, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1.
A California man's case highlights gaps in care and oversight at DHS detention centers
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A California man's case highlights gaps in care and oversight at DHS detention centers
Ximena Bustillo | Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
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Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Jun 10, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC
Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
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Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Kristin Wright | May 31, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC
Former private prison official to serve as acting ICE chief
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Former private prison official to serve as acting ICE chief
Ximena Bustillo | May 13, 2026, 1:12 AM UTC
DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight
DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight
The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.
Ximena Bustillo | May 7, 2026, 7:05 PM UTC
Alleged Colorado attacker's family released after nearly a year in detention
Alleged Colorado attacker's family released after nearly a year in detention
A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them.
Adrian Florido | Apr 27, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC