Death of ICE camp detainee could be investigated as homicide after examiner’s report | First Thing

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nicola SlawsonJanuary 16, 2026 at 01:39 PM

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Geraldo Lunas Campos, a detainee at a federal detention camp in Texas, died in early January. A local medical examiner's report cited "asphyxia due to neck and chest compression" as the preliminary cause of death, potentially leading to a homicide investigation. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that Campos experienced "medical distress" and that his death was under investigation. The Washington Post reported on the incident, highlighting the discrepancy between the medical examiner's findings and ICE's initial statement. The article also touches on the impact of Trump's administration on federal agencies, specifically concerning children with cancer.

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