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detainee deaths
Coverage of detainee deaths in the Nexus archive.
- ICE reports 18th detainee death in 2026, putting agency on track for new record
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody in 2026, raising concerns about a potential new record for detainee fatalities. The agency is on track to surpass previous records if the trend continues.
- Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami after apparent suicide attempt, agency says
A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt. The incident adds to recent detainee deaths in local and national ICE facilities.