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ICE In-Custody Death Reporting

The process and transparency of reporting deaths in ICE custody, including the requirements and controversies surrounding the practice.

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Jan 16, 2026

How does ICE define and report an 'in‑custody' death, and how have those reporting rules changed in recent years?

ICE defines an "in‑custody" death as the death of an individual while under ICE custody regardless of where the death occurs, and the agency has a formal directive laying out notification, review and ...