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Tragic Death in ICE Custody Sparks Outrage and Activism

12/24/2025

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Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at Camp East Montana in Texas, the first death there, amid allegations of inhumane conditions.
Rep. Veronica Escobar criticized Camp East Montana's operations and raised concerns about medical neglect.
Lucia López Belloza, a 19-year-old student, was deported from Logan Airport after ICE arrested her.
Boston community organizations are mobilizing support for immigrants facing deportation amid holiday-season tensions.

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Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at Camp East Montana in Texas, the first death there, amid allegations of inhumane conditions.
Rep. Veronica Escobar criticized Camp East Montana's operations and raised concerns about medical neglect.
Lucia López Belloza, a 19-year-old student, was deported from Logan Airport after ICE arrested her.
Boston community organizations are mobilizing support for immigrants facing deportation amid holiday-season tensions.