Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody
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A Mexican teen died in US immigration custody, highlighting concerns about conditions during President Trump's crackdown.
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Royer Perez-Jimenez, a Mexican teen, died while being held in US immigration custody. His death occurred amid a surge of migrant deaths during President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. This incident highlights concerns regarding the conditions and consequences of current US immigration enforcement policies.
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