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Tragic Death of ICE Detainee Sparks Outrage and Grief

3/1/2026

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Alberto Gutierrez died on February 27 while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, becoming the ninth person to die in ICE custody.
ICE agents detained Alberto Gutierrez on January 9 in Echo Park.
His family says he fell seriously ill last Friday and was denied medical attention.
He was the sole provider for his wife and son.

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Alberto Gutierrez died on February 27 while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, becoming the ninth person to die in ICE custody.
ICE agents detained Alberto Gutierrez on January 9 in Echo Park.
His family says he fell seriously ill last Friday and was denied medical attention.
He was the sole provider for his wife and son.