June 5, 2026

ICE Rescinds Reporting Requirement for Deaths of Released Detainees

ICE will no longer report deaths of individuals within 30 days of their release, reversing a 2021 policy requiring such reporting.
The change is seen as a step back from accountability measures, as scrutiny over detainee healthcare continues amid rising fatalities.
The memo emphasizes that ICE should not be responsible for deaths occurring after release, despite concerns over the circumstances of these deaths.