ICE Custody Deaths Hit 20-Year High in 2025
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded 31 deaths in its custody last year. This is the agency's highest death toll in two decades.
The fatalities occurred during a period of increased immigration enforcement. The administration at the time detained a record number of people.
A detailed timeline of the deaths is available for further review.