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Preventable deaths in immigration detention

Independent reviews finding preventable deaths in immigration detention due to medical care shortcomings and systemic failures

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Jan 28, 2026
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How many civilians died during apprehension and deportation of illegal immigrants during the Obama administration

Independent advocacy groups and watchdogs tallied dozens of immigration enforcement during the years, but the totals depend on what is counted: a prominent FOIA‑based analysis found 56 people died in ...

Jan 30, 2026

How have specific ICE detention facilities performed on medical staffing and suicide prevention standards since 2012?

Since 2012, has issued and revised medical and standards (notably PBNDS 2011 and later NDS/PBNDS revisions), but independent reviews, academic studies, NGO reports, and federal audits document persist...

Jan 13, 2026

What mechanisms exist for criminal or civil accountability when detainees die in U.S. immigration detention?

When a person dies in U.S. immigration detention, a mix of internal agency reviews, independent DHS oversight offices, statutory reporting requirements, and civil litigation constitute the formal arch...

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