ICE Explains Why It Didn't Report Guatemalan Man's Death After Arrest
Summary
A Guatemalan man named Jose Chajon-Raxon died shortly after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention in New Jersey in July. ICE said it did not report his death because of a recent policy change that stops reporting deaths of people after they leave ICE custody.Key Facts
- Jose Chajon-Raxon was detained by ICE on July 18 and taken to a detention center in New Jersey.
- On July 19, he had a medical emergency with seizure-like symptoms and was taken to a hospital.
- Chajon-Raxon was released from ICE custody on July 22.
- ICE confirmed he died later in July but did not specify the exact date or cause of death.
- ICE changed its policy to only report deaths of people while still in custody, not after release.
- New Jersey Representative Rob Menendez criticized ICE for not reporting the death and suggested ICE released the man to avoid reporting.
- ICE says it remains committed to reporting deaths during custody and notifying families and officials.
- There has been a rise in deaths among detainees during President Donald Trump’s current term as immigration detentions and arrests have increased.
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