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Deaths in DHS Custody

The topic is about the availability and sources of data on deaths in DHS custody, including ICE and CBP.

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Jan 19, 2026

What official datasets (ICE/CBP/DHS) exist for custodial deaths and where can researchers access them?

A small set of official, government-published datasets and mandated death‑report publications exist for deaths in DHS custody: ICE’s centrally posted “Detainee Death Reports,” IRS/OIG and DHS oversigh...