New data finds sharp increase in ICE detention deaths
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New research data shows a sharp increase in deaths among people held in ICE detention facilities.
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New JAMA network research data reveals a sharp increase in the number of people who died while in ICE detention last year. This finding, reported by CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez, indicates a concerning trend in the safety and conditions within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. The rise in detention deaths highlights ongoing scrutiny of ICE's medical care and oversight protocols. This data will likely intensify calls for greater transparency and accountability regarding immigrant detention practices.
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