Analysis

In Fiscal Year 2026, 37 people died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, making it the deadliest fiscal year in the agency's entire history. A total of 60 people have died in ICE custody during President Trump’s second term, and many more have been killed by ICE during operations.

These deaths are not isolated tragedies. They reflect an irreparable system strained by unchecked expansion, aggressive targeting of communities, and historically inhumane conditions, including abuse and medical neglect, enabled by a culture of secrecy and a lack of accountability.