ICE Ends Reporting of Deaths of Recently Released Detainees Amid Scrutiny
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced a policy change that will end the requirement to report deaths of detainees occurring within 30 days of their release from federal custody. This policy, initially implemented during the Biden administration, mandated ICE to review and report all fatalities of detainees, including those post-release. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described the change as 'common sense,' stating that ICE is not responsible for individuals who pass away weeks after leaving custody. This decision comes amid increasing scrutiny over the rising death rates of immigrants in federal detention, with nearly 50 detainees having died since President Trump returned to office. The policy shift has raised concerns among lawmakers and immigrant advocates, who argue that it could obscure the full impact of detention policies. 
