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ICE Death at Winn Center Spurs DHS Report, Corrections

6/9/2026

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Story summary

A DHS inspector general report found health, safety and use-of-force violations at Winn Correctional Center, Winnfield, Louisiana.
Mamuka Artmeladze, a 43-year-old Georgian detainee, died on June 4, the second death at Winn since April 11 and the 19th ICE custody death since Jan 1.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agreed to nine corrective actions covering water leaks, exposed insulation, food storage, missing medical records and prohibited chokeholds.

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Story summary

A DHS inspector general report found health, safety and use-of-force violations at Winn Correctional Center, Winnfield, Louisiana.
Mamuka Artmeladze, a 43-year-old Georgian detainee, died on June 4, the second death at Winn since April 11 and the 19th ICE custody death since Jan 1.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agreed to nine corrective actions covering water leaks, exposed insulation, food storage, missing medical records and prohibited chokeholds.