Green Card Holder Dies in ICE Custody—Who Was Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias?
Summary
Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, a 56-year-old lawful permanent resident, died while in ICE custody at a detention center in Texas. Federal officials said the cause of death is unknown and an autopsy is pending, while family members claim he did not receive necessary medical care.Key Facts
- Andrade-Covarrubias was a Dallas resident originally from Mexico and had lived in the U.S. for decades.
- He was arrested in June after returning from Mexico and held at the Rio Grande Processing Center in Laredo, Texas.
- ICE says he was found unresponsive in his bed and rescue efforts failed.
- He had health issues including diabetes, high blood pressure, and anxiety.
- Officials say he was given proper medical care and screenings in detention.
- Andrade-Covarrubias was detained because officials claimed he obtained his green card fraudulently by not disclosing a 2004 arrest for theft.
- His daughter says he disclosed his arrest during the green card process and his application was approved.
- Texas Representative Henry Cuellar visited the facility and calls for answers about the death under federal custody.
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