ICE will stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees
Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stopped the policy of reporting deaths of former detainees that occur within 30 days after their release. The change was made by the Trump administration, which said ICE is not responsible for deaths after individuals leave custody.Key Facts
- ICE will no longer report deaths of released detainees that happen within 30 days after release.
- The previous policy was set during the Biden administration.
- The policy required ICE to review and report all detainee deaths, even after release.
- The Trump administration called the change "common sense," saying ICE isn’t responsible for deaths after release.
- Since the start of President Trump’s second term, there have been 49 deaths in ICE custody.
- The first 14 months of this administration saw the deadliest period for detainees since recent years, except for 2020 due to COVID-19.
- The Department of Homeland Security said ICE remains committed to transparency about deaths of detainees while in custody.
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