3 People Die in ICE Custody in April as Conditions Worsen in Immigration Jails
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At least seven people have died while incarcerated by ICE since Trump’s term began.

Summary

Three people died in ICE custody in April, bringing the total deaths under Trump’s current term to at least seven. Victims include Brayan Garzón-Rayo, Nhon Nguc Nguyen, and Marie Ange Blaise, whose case raised questions about denied medical care.

ICE faces criticism over overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and lack of oversight as detainee numbers near 50,000.

Advocates cite systemic neglect and worsening conditions amid Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign.

Human rights groups filed lawsuits over DHS office closures, and hunger strikes, protests, and investigations continue nationwide as detainees report abuse and deteriorating mental health care.

  • naught
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    16 hours ago

    “Concentration camp” evokes the Nazi style death camps. The USA’s version of this was/is decidedly less about mass extermination of a race. Still a concentration camp, still repugnant. I think the terminology is loaded and it makes it harder for people to understand. Not to mention the dearth of education we have which certainly isn’t helping…