ICE Sued Over Autopsies Amid Mounting Custody Deaths
A nonpartisan watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against U.S. immigration authorities, demanding access to records concerning deaths in federal immigration custody. The organization seeks autopsy reports, internal reviews, and other documents related to fatalities since January 2025, alleging that agencies have failed to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests. This action comes amidst a documented rise in deaths within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, with the number of fatalities increasing significantly since President Trump’s return to office. The lawsuit aims to compel the release of information to improve transparency and public understanding of the circumstances surrounding these deaths, as previous detailed reports have been replaced with less informative summaries.
John Q. Hosedrinker