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DHS Appropriations Act of 2018

The act governing the public release timelines for in-custody deaths, requiring publication within 90 days.

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Jan 24, 2026
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What are ICE’s official criteria for counting a death as occurring “in custody” and how have those rules changed?

’s public criteria treat a death as “in custody” when the person is under ICE supervision — whether at a detention facility, a field office, or while hospitalized after transfer — and the agency requi...

Feb 2, 2026

How do ICE Detainee Death Reports define 'in custody' and what are the statutory reporting timelines?

defines deaths that occur while an individual is detained or otherwise in its custody as “” and has layered internal notification requirements (including a 12‑hour field office reporting rule) while f...