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U.S. Immigration Detention Facilities Deaths

Dozens of deaths inside U.S. immigration detention facilities during the Obama years.

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Jan 28, 2026

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 10, 2026

How did the Obama administration respond to reports of deportation-related deaths?

The Obama administration responded to reports of deportation-related deaths with a mix of procedural reforms, internal death reviews and public-facing policy adjustments while repeatedly facing critic...