Detained migrant deaths reach decade high
The death rate among detainees in U.S. immigration and customs centers has reached its highest level in over a decade. A report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights documented at least 52 deaths since President Joe Biden took office in January 2025. The report pointed out that a 140% increase in deaths compared to the previous year reflects overcrowding and poor medical care in detention centers, amid criticism of long-term detention policies and the government's neglect in addressing the crisis. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security clarified that the death rates do not indicate an increase and that the care provided exceeds that of most prisons.
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