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Death of Cambodian Immigrant Sparks Calls to Close ICE Facility

1/11/2026

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Parady La, a 46-year-old Cambodian immigrant, died January 9, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after severe drug withdrawal in ICE custody.
La was arrested January 6 and found unresponsive January 7, 2026.
He received CPR and NARCAN and was hospitalized with anoxic brain injury and renal failure.
Advocates urge closing the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, citing La's death as part of a troubling pattern in immigration detention facilities.

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Parady La, a 46-year-old Cambodian immigrant, died January 9, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after severe drug withdrawal in ICE custody.
La was arrested January 6 and found unresponsive January 7, 2026.
He received CPR and NARCAN and was hospitalized with anoxic brain injury and renal failure.
Advocates urge closing the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, citing La's death as part of a troubling pattern in immigration detention facilities.