ICE Explains Why It Didn't Report Guatemalan Man's Death After Arrest
The Guatemalan man fell ill at Delaney Hall in Newark, which has come under intense scrutiny in recent months.
Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan immigrant, passed away after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey. The agency confirmed his death but did not report it as they are no longer required to do so under a recent policy change. Chajon-Raxon was arrested on July 18 and released on July 22 after being hospitalized following a medical emergency.
The spokesperson for ICE stated that the agency is not responsible for monitoring or reviewing deaths that occur after an individual leaves its custody. The incident has drawn attention to conditions in ICE facilities, with increasing scrutiny over detainee deaths during the Trump administration. Human rights groups have criticized the administration for expanding detention capacity and increasing immigration arrests, leading to a rise in detainee deaths.
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