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Jan 26, 2026
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Number of deaths due to illegal migration

Global and show tied to irregular migration each year, but the exact number depends on definitions and reporting criteria; the recorded at least 8,938 deaths worldwide on migration routes in 2024, whi...

Feb 7, 2026

How do independent databases (newsrooms, NGOs) compile and reconcile deaths across Border Patrol and ICE custody?

Independent databases—run by international organizations, newsrooms, and NGOs—compile custody by assembling public records, medical examiner reports, agency releases, media accounts, and field reporti...