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ICE Detainee Lianyong Wei Dies After Transfer, Investigation Demanded
9/3/2026
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- ICE detainee Lianyong Wei died after being transferred to custody in the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles voiced serious concerns and demanded a thorough investigation.
- Wei was arrested on August 21 on assault allegations.
- ICE transferred Wei on August 22 and found him unresponsive on August 23.
- ICE has not confirmed a 12-hour medical intake screening and says procedures will be reviewed.
