Deaths of people in ICE custody at two-decade high
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Deaths in ICE custody reached a two-decade high with 13 deaths this year, including a 19-year-old detainee in Florida.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported the death of a 19-year-old Mexican detainee in Florida on Monday, marking the 13th death in ICE custody this year. Deaths among people held by ICE have reached their highest level in two decades, according to agency data confirmed by CBS News. The rising death toll raises questions about detention conditions and medical care protocols within the immigration enforcement system. Each death represents a critical scrutiny point for ICE operations, particularly regarding how the agency manages vulnerable populations in its custody.
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