"A Haitian asylum seeker held for four months at Florence Correctional Center died Monday at a Scottsdale hospital due to complications from an infected tooth. The infection spread from his tooth to his lungs, and he developed the pneumonia that killed him."
"ICE has not paid any third-party providers for medical care for detainees since October 3, 2025. Medical providers are instructed 'to hold all claims submissions' until at least April 30, 2026."
"32 people died in ICE custody during 2025, the most in two decades. Another six died in January 2026 alone, among them Geraldo Lunas Campos, a Cuban father aged 55."
Emmanuel Damas, a Haitian asylum seeker, died after complications from an infected tooth while in ICE custody. His death highlights systemic issues in medical care at ICE facilities. Reports indicate that ICE has not paid for detainee medical care since October 2025, worsening conditions. In 2025, 32 individuals died in ICE custody, the highest number in two decades. The situation continues to deteriorate, with additional deaths reported in early 2026, raising serious concerns about the treatment of detainees.
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