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ICE detainee hospitalizations surge under Trump administration

Apr 13, 2026 · San Diego, CA

ICE detainee hospitalizations surge under Trump administration

Federal data shows a significant increase in hospitalizations of ICE detainees at U.S. hospitals under the Trump administration. Nationwide, hospital ICE detentions rose from approximately 1,300 in 2024 to 1,900 from January to mid-October 2025. In San Diego County specifically, at least 59 ICE detainees received hospital care during this period, compared to 29 for the entire previous year. The data shows that 33 people died while in ICE detention in 2024.

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