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Haitian Migrant Dies in U.S. Detention Amid Medical Neglect

3/29/2026

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Emmanuel Damas, a 56-year-old Haitian migrant, died on March 2, 2026, after suffering from untreated dental pain while held at an Arizona immigration detention center.
Despite seeking medical help, he received only Ibuprofen and later ended up in intensive care, shackled to a hospital bed.
Damas's death is part of a broader pattern, with 13 detainees dying in federal immigration custody in early 2026.
The trend follows mass deportations under U.S. President Donald Trump, with 46 deaths reported since last year.

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Emmanuel Damas, a 56-year-old Haitian migrant, died on March 2, 2026, after suffering from untreated dental pain while held at an Arizona immigration detention center.
Despite seeking medical help, he received only Ibuprofen and later ended up in intensive care, shackled to a hospital bed.
Damas's death is part of a broader pattern, with 13 detainees dying in federal immigration custody in early 2026.
The trend follows mass deportations under U.S. President Donald Trump, with 46 deaths reported since last year.