China presses U.S. for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody
Summary
A Chinese man named Lianyong Wei died hours after being taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in the Northern Mariana Islands. The Chinese government is asking for a full investigation into his death, which is currently being looked into by U.S. authorities.Key Facts
- Lianyong Wei, 51, died on August 23 at a hospital after being found unresponsive in ICE custody.
- Wei was arrested on August 21 on criminal charges related to an alleged assault on a family.
- He was taken into ICE custody the day after his arrest while waiting for removal (deportation) proceedings.
- Wei had entered the U.S. territory in February 2019 and was initially allowed to stay for two weeks.
- The Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles demanded a thorough investigation into Wei’s death and support for his family.
- Wei is the fifth Chinese national to die in ICE or Border Patrol custody since March 2025.
- Since President Trump returned to office in January 2025, at least 57 ICE detainees have died.
- ICE has not confirmed if Wei received a medical check within 12 hours of custody, a step important for preventing health problems.
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