Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says - Reuters

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March 15, 2026
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An Afghan asylum-seeker died while in ICE custody according to advocacy groups.

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An Afghan asylum-seeker died while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to a US advocacy group. The death adds to ongoing concerns about conditions and medical care in ICE detention facilities. The advocacy group has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. ICE has not yet publicly responded to the reported death or provided details about the incident.

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The advocacy group has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

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