Rep. Pramila Jayapal Reports 25 Deaths in ICE Custody Under Trump, Highest in Decades

Lawmakers raised alarms after two more individuals reportedly died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities over the past day. This brings the total to 25 fatalities since President Trump took office again in January, outpacing any similar period in over 20 years.

Detention centers hold thousands awaiting immigration hearings or deportation. Conditions inside often draw complaints over medical access and overcrowding.

Trump’s team expanded enforcement raids and border controls early in the term. Officials aimed to deter illegal crossings by ramping up arrests and holds for noncitizens.

Past administrations faced similar scrutiny during surges in detentions. Records show peaks in the early 2000s tied to policy shifts and facility strains.

The latest figures reportedly match ICE’s own tracking data through late fall. Independent watchdogs confirm this marks the steepest yearly toll since detailed reporting began, with causes linked to health neglect in several cases.

While some deaths involved pre-existing ailments, advocates note delays in care played a role in many. Federal reviews found no widespread foul play, but lapses in screening persist across sites.

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