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COVID-19 deaths in ICE custody 2020-2021

The increase in COVID-19 related deaths in ICE custody during 2020 and 2021, attributed to various factors such as outbreaks, limited testing, and substandard medical care.

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Jan 19, 2026

How did COVID‑19 affect the number and causes of deaths in ICE custody in 2020 and 2021?

COVID-19 coincided with a sharp, measurable rise in deaths in ICE custody in 2020 and continued to shape causes of death into 2021: fiscal year 2020 saw the highest toll in over a decade and roughly e...