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News in English (USA) / 19.02.2026 / 19:00

Senators Urge Action Amid Rising Death Toll in ICE Detention Facilities

There has been a concerning increase in the number of deaths at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, prompting uproar among senators who highlight the role of inadequate medical care. Recent reports detail sick detainees facing poor conditions and a lack of proper treatment, echoing calls for greater oversight of medical services in these facilities. The situation has escalated to include fatalities resulting from both medical neglect and violent incidents, such as fatal shootings. Additionally, the emergence of a measles outbreak at an ICE facility has raised further alarm, leading to lockdown measures. Lawmakers, including Senator Alex Padilla, have joined their colleagues in the Senate to call for urgent reforms and greater accountability within the detention system.
Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, American Immigration Council, The Texas Tribune, MedPage Today, American Osteopathic Association, Common Dreams, Herald/Review Media, Sierra Sun Times, knewz.com