URGENT: Record-Breaking ICE Detentions Fuel Deadly Year, Trend Continues

Breaking News: Record-Breaking ICE Detentions Fuel Deadly Year, Trend Continues At least 20 people have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody this year, marking the deadliest year for the agency since the early 2000s. This alarming trend comes as ICE is holding nearly 60,000 people in immigration detention, the highest number in several years. ICE officials have been pushing to increase the number of people in custody, but former agency officials warn that this surge, combined with decreased oversight and staffing shortages, will lead to more deaths. The deaths reached a peak this year, surpassing the 32 deaths recorded in 2004 and 20 deaths in 2005. The increased detention population and decreased oversight have raised concerns among former officials, who point to the summer's influx of funding as a contributing factor. ICE received about $70 billion this summer, which has led to a significant increase in street and community arrests. As the situation continues to unfold, ICE officials are facing mounting pressure to address the crisis. The agency is expected to provide an update on its detention policies and procedures in the coming days. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.