ICE detainees dying by suicide at 'alarming' rate, AP investigation finds
Summary
An Associated Press investigation found that since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, at least 10 people held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have died by suicide. This is a sharp increase compared to previous years and raises concerns about mental health care and oversight in ICE detention centers.Key Facts
- At least 10 ICE detainees have died by suicide since January 2025, mostly men in their early 30s.
- Seven of these suicides happened since October 2025, the highest number ever recorded in a single year for ICE.
- Nine of the deceased were Hispanic men from four countries; one was from China.
- Seven of the 10 had no record of violent crimes in the U.S.
- Nearly 20% of the 51 deaths in ICE custody since January 2025 were due to suicide.
- Experts say many deaths could be prevented with timely medical and mental health care.
- ICE officials say suicides in custody are rare and that staff follow protocols, including suicide prevention training.
- Colombia’s president called for a formal protest over one detainee’s suicide and urged the U.S. to reconsider its immigration policies.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.