Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Four Migrants Die in ICE Custody in 2026
In the first 10 days of 2026, four migrants died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
These migrants were from Honduras, Cuba, and Cambodia.
The deaths happened in different places, like Texas, California, and Philadelphia.
One person died after being disruptive and placed in isolation, two died from heart problems, and one died from severe drug withdrawal.
Last year, there were 30 deaths in ICE custody, which is the highest in 20 years.
A group called Detention Watch Network says these deaths are very concerning and wants the detention centers to be closed.
The Trump administration is detaining more migrants and has increased deportations.
Four migrants died in ICE custody from January 3-9, 2026.
The migrants were from Honduras, Cuba, and Cambodia.
Causes of death included disruptive behavior, heart-related issues, and severe drug withdrawal.
ICE is detaining 69,000 people as of January 7, 2026, with numbers expected to rise.
There were 30 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the highest in two decades.
- Who
- Four migrants from Honduras, Cuba, and Cambodia
- What
- Died in ICE custody
- When
- January 3-9, 2026
- Where
- Various ICE detention facilities in the US
- Why
- Causes include disruptive behavior, heart-related issues, and severe drug withdrawal symptoms
Detention Watch Network
Trump Administration
Detention Centers
Detention Watch Network
Urges the administration to shutter detention centers due to the high number of deaths.
Trump Administration
Continues to operate and expand detention centers, increasing the number of migrants in detention.
- Number of Migrants
- 4
- Countries of Origin
- Honduras, Cuba, Cambodia
- Dates of Deaths
- January 3-9, 2026
- ICE Detention Numbers
- 69,000 as of January 7, 2026
- 2025 ICE Custody Deaths
- 30
- Detention Centers Mentioned
- Camp East Montana, Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia
- Advocacy Group
- Detention Watch Network
Sources
Four migrants die in US ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026
Four migrants die in US immigration custody over first 10 days of 2026
Four Migrants Die In US Immigration Custody Over First 10 Days Of 2026
More Migrants Are Dying In US Immigration Custody Under Trump: Report