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ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees after release

Jun 5, 2026 · Iowa City, IA

ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees after release

Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it will no longer report deaths of detainees who have been recently released from custody. This change rescinds a 2021 Biden administration policy that required ICE to report to Congress and investigate deaths occurring within 30 days of release. The move could obscure the full human cost of detention policies.

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