Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the death of 49-year-old Canadian citizen Johnny Noviello while in custody at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, Florida. Noviello, a lawful permanent U.S. resident convicted of drug trafficking and racketeering, was awaiting removal after being arrested last month. Despite ICE’s assertion of providing comprehensive medical care to detainees, the cause of Noviello’s death remains under investigation. This incident adds to a concerning number of deaths in ICE custody since January 2020.
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A Canadian citizen and U.S. permanent resident, Johnny Noviello, died while in ICE custody in Miami, Florida, awaiting removal from the United States. Medical staff attempted resuscitation after finding Noviello unresponsive, but he was pronounced dead on Monday. The cause of death is under investigation and a more comprehensive report will be released within 90 days. Noviello, convicted of drug charges in 2023, was facing removal due to his conviction.
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A Louisiana federal judge has ordered a hearing to investigate the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras with her mother. The judge expressed concern that the deportation occurred without meaningful due process, despite government claims the mother consented. The mother’s attorney disputes this, alleging coercion and lack of access to legal counsel while in ICE custody. The child’s father is seeking custody in the U.S. The hearing aims to determine whether the government violated the child’s constitutional rights.
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Brayan Rayo-Garzon, a Colombian migrant awaiting deportation, was found dead at the Phelps County Jail in Missouri on April 8th. His death occurred while he was in ICE custody following a March arrest for credit card fraud, and after an immigration judge ordered his removal in June 2024. While ICE reported notifying relevant authorities and next of kin, the agency’s handling of detainee deaths has faced significant criticism, with an independent investigation finding that a vast majority of deaths in ICE custody over a five-year period were potentially preventable due to inadequate medical care and flawed oversight. Currently, there is no evidence suggesting mistreatment contributed to Rayo-Garzon’s death.
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Maksym Chernyak, a Ukrainian national, died in ICE custody at a Miami hospital on February 20th after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. His wife alleges inadequate medical care at the Krome Detention Center contributed to his death, claiming he was denied timely treatment for his illness despite reporting symptoms. Chernyak, who arrived in the U.S. on humanitarian parole, had been arrested on domestic violence charges his wife disputes due to a language barrier. His death is the third at the Krome Detention Center since October 2024, prompting allegations of a pattern of medical neglect.
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