ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will stop reporting deaths of detainees who die within 30 days of release, reversing a 2021 Biden administration policy. Health experts criticize the change, arguing it obscures the human cost of detention policies and undermines accountability for preventable deaths. At least 18 detainees have died since January 2023, with experts noting a rise in suicides and preventable deaths.