US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to suspend detainee death reports

June 5, 2026 • Google News World

ICE to Stop Reporting Deaths of Newly Released Detainees, According to Internal Memo.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that it will no longer report deaths of detainees who have been released from detention facilities. The decision was made after an internal memo was leaked, which revealed the change in policy.

The memo states that ICE will cease reporting on deaths of newly released detainees, effective immediately. This change is expected to take effect as soon as possible.

No further information has been provided regarding the reasons behind this decision or how it may impact public health and safety.

ICE officials have declined to comment on the matter, citing a need for internal review.

The move comes amid rising concerns about detainee deaths in ICE custody. In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases of detainees dying while in ICE custody, sparking calls for greater transparency and accountability.

The decision has sparked debate among advocacy groups and lawmakers, who are calling for greater oversight and reporting on detainee deaths.

Details on the new policy are still unclear, but it is expected to be implemented in the coming days.

Source: Google News World