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Mortality in ICE facilities has surged more than 100% under the administration as it relocates inmates from controversial detention centers during hurricane season. Courts are also upholding convictions for assisting immigrants evade the agency.
Mortality in ICE detention facilities has more than doubled since Trump took office, driven partly by the administration's decision to relocate inmates from controversial detention centers during hurricane season. The timing alone raises questions about whether safety was prioritized in those moves. Meanwhile, courts are simultaneously upholding convictions for people who helped immigrants evade ICE enforcement, signaling that legal consequences for assisting others are also stiffening.
The surge in deaths paired with stricter prosecution of helpers creates a compounding pressure. People in custody are dying at higher rates while the legal system closes off potential support networks. This isn't just a detention policy issue—it's a combination of conditions (relocation, crowding, weather) colliding with reduced oversight and care standards. The doubling of deaths suggests systemic breakdown rather than isolated incidents.
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