As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation - Los Angeles Times
A fourth detainee has died at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center this year, prompting Mexican officials to demand an investigation into medical care.Summary
The Adelanto ICE Processing Center is under renewed scrutiny following the death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano, a 52-year-old Mexican national, marking the fourth fatality at the facility since September. This contributes to a record number of deaths in ICE custody nationwide, with 14 deaths in the last three months. Mexican officials have expressed outrage and plan legal action, citing “serious omissions and evident deficiencies” in medical care, and offering support to the families of the deceased. Ramos-Solano’s wife reported he felt fine shortly before being hospitalized, and his family seeks answers regarding his death.
ICE maintains that detainees receive consistent medical care, but advocates point to systemic issues at Adelanto, including allegations of abuse, mold, inadequate resources, and medical neglect, which are the subject of a federal lawsuit. Mexican officials intend to file an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit and are concerned about the outsourcing of detention to private companies like GEO Group Inc., which operates the Adelanto facility.
The Mexican government is actively pursuing the cases of its citizens dying in U.S. custody, with 13 deaths reported overall, and is bolstering consular protections for Mexican nationals in the United States. President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to defend the rights of Mexicans abroad and has criticized large-scale deportations.
(Source：Los Angeles Times)