Deaths in ICE detention more than double under Trump, analysis finds
Summary
The number of deaths in US immigration detention centers has more than doubled during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a Reuters analysis. The increase is linked to overcrowding and limited medical care as the number of detainees rose sharply under the administration’s expanded immigration enforcement.Key Facts
- Since January 2025, 50 people have died in US immigration detention under President Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
- The death rate increased to about one death per 1,630 detainees, more than double the previous rate of one per 3,848.
- The detainee population grew from about 14,000 in early 2021 to a peak of 70,000 in January 2026, then fell to around 57,000 by June 2026.
- Many deaths involved health issues like heart attacks, alcohol withdrawal, or suicide.
- 21 of the deaths were found after the person was already unresponsive, raising concerns about health oversight.
- Experts say the rise in deaths suggests problems with medical care and supervision in overcrowded facilities.
- ICE facilities included re-purposed prisons and detention centers in several states such as Indiana, Pennsylvania, and New York.
- The data came from ICE records, obtained through public requests and analyzed by independent organizations.
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