At least 51 people have died in ICE custody since January 2025, with 2026 on track for the deadliest year in decades. An AP investigation found at least 10 detainees died by suicide, predominantly Hispanic men from Latin America. Deaths have been linked to inadequate medical care, mental health neglect, and overcrowding as ICE expanded detention capacity to over 96,000 beds. Congressional letters, state inspections, and advocacy reports have documented systemic failures including delayed emergency responses, lack of mental health services, and deaths from treatable conditions. Six deaths occurred in California facilities alone, the highest since state inspections began.