In Florida, a 19-year-old Mexican migrant, Royer Perez-Jimenez, died while being held at the Glades County Detention Center. The incident occurred on March 18, 2026, when he was found unconscious in his cell early in the morning. Despite immediate attempts at resuscitation by the facility staff, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Perez-Jimenez had been in ICE custody for approximately one month after being arrested on charges of fraud and resisting law enforcement. This tragic event marked the 46th death in ICE custody since January 2025, leading to increased scrutiny of the treatment of detainees in immigration facilities. Amid a crackdown on immigration under the Trump administration, deaths in ICE custody have reportedly risen sharply with more than a dozen deaths occurring in just the first part of 2026. The Mexican government has condemned this incident, stating that such deaths are unacceptable and calling for a thorough investigation. At the time of his intake into the facility, medical evaluations indicated that Perez-Jimenez denied experiencing any behavioral health issues, and there were no initial signs that he posed a suicide risk. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised alarms over mental health care, conditions in detention facilities, and the overall treatment of detainees. Community advocates and organizations like Detention Watch Network have also expressed concerns regarding the inhumane conditions reported by various detainees, including subpar food quality and inadequate medical facilities. The agency responsible for immigration enforcement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has stated that an official investigation into Perez-Jimenez's death is ongoing. As advocates call for accountability and better oversight, the patterns of deaths and distress in detention centers continue to draw public attention and highlight the need for immigration reform and humane treatment of all individuals in custody.