People held by ICE dying by suicide at increasing, high rate, AP probe finds
Summary
An Associated Press investigation found that since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, at least 10 immigrants held by ICE have died by suicide, a rate much higher than before. Experts say this rise shows problems in how the government manages mental health and care in detention centers.Key Facts
- Since January 2025, 10 ICE detainees have died by suicide, with seven occurring since October.
- This number of suicides is the highest recorded in any fiscal year in ICE history.
- Most of the men who died were Hispanic, with an average age of 32, and came from four different countries.
- Seven of the 10 men had no history of violent crimes in the U.S.
- Suicide deaths make up nearly 20% of all 51 deaths in ICE custody since January 2025.
- ICE officials say suicide deaths remain very rare and that staff follow suicide prevention training and protocols.
- Experts link the increase to mental health challenges, stress, fear, isolation, and a lack of legal support for detainees.
- An AP review found ICE detention centers often failed to meet their own health and safety standards.
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