ICE to stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees, internal memo says ^30.8%

The Washington Post - By Douglas MacMillan - 6/4/2026, 9:09 PM

Appeal to Authority 64.6% - Recency Bias 49.4% - Unattributed Quote 49.4%

As the number of immigrants dying in government custody rises, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is shrinking the scope of which deaths it will be required to report. In a memo sent to agency employees Thursday and reviewed by The Washington Post, acting director David Venturella said ICE is eliminating its requirement to report... more