Ismael Ayala-uribe Dies After Immigration Detention in California | AI News Digest
Ismael Ayala-Uribe, a 39-year-old who had resided in the United States since he was four, passed away in a California hospital after being taken into custody by immigration authorities. His family was unaware of his medical situation and only learned of his death through a police notification. While in detention, Ayala-Uribe faced several health challenges, including a fever and cough, and was awaiting surgery for an abscess at the time of his passing. His case has sparked significant concern regarding the treatment of individuals in detention and the overall conditions in immigration facilities, especially as detentions have reportedly risen under the current administration. Advocacy organizations have pointed out that his death contributes to a disturbing pattern, with at least 15 deaths in immigration custody reported since Donald Trump resumed his presidency.
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