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Former DACA Recipient Dies in ICE Custody, Advocates Demand Accountability

9/27/2025

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Summary

Ayala-Uribe's Custody Death

Ismael Ayala-Uribe, 39, a former DACA recipient, died in ICE custody at the Adelanto Processing Center, the 14th U.S. immigration-detention death this year.
Advocates say ICE lacks accountability and transparency in in-custody deaths, with medical neglect claims raised after Ayala-Uribe reportedly sought medical help before hospitalization.
The Mexican government offered condolences, and lawmakers are demanding data on rising ICE-custody deaths.

History

Historical Context

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established in 2012 to protect undocumented immigrants like Ismael Ayala-Uribe from deportation. By 2023, systemic issues within U.S. immigration detention became evident, with 14 deaths reported, prompting criticism of ICE for medical neglect. The Mexican government's condolences highlight ongoing international concerns about U.S. immigration practices and the urgent need for reform.

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Ayala-Uribe's Custody Death

Ismael Ayala-Uribe, 39, a former DACA recipient, died in ICE custody at the Adelanto Processing Center, the 14th U.S. immigration-detention death this year.
Advocates say ICE lacks accountability and transparency in in-custody deaths, with medical neglect claims raised after Ayala-Uribe reportedly sought medical help before hospitalization.
The Mexican government offered condolences, and lawmakers are demanding data on rising ICE-custody deaths.

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