Bulgarian Man Dies in ICE Custody at Michigan Facility
Nenko Gantchev, a 56-year-old Bulgarian, died in detention at the North Lake Processing Center in Michigan, the largest ICE facility in the Midwest, marking the first death at the facility. Congressional sources reported the death, which occurred during a year with a record high number of deaths in ICE custody. Concerns regarding Gantchev’s death, including potential medical neglect and inhumane conditions, have been raised by U.S. representatives and advocates, prompting calls for a transparent investigation. The facility is owned and operated by GEO Group, a private prison company, and opened in June, holding a record number of detainees, many of whom have no criminal convictions.
John Q. Hosedrinker