In the United States, specifically at an Arizona immigration detention center, a Haitian man named Emmanuel Damas died after suffering from an untreated tooth infection. Damas had been confined for several months following the denial of his asylum application and reported his toothache to staff at the Florence Correctional Center in mid-February. Despite his complaints, he was not referred to a dentist and was given only ibuprofen for pain relief. At 56 years old, Damas's health deteriorated, leading to hospitalization where he remained for nine days in a coma. His family believes that the facility staff did not take his medical issues seriously, resulting in a completely preventable death due to a treatable condition. This incident attracted the attention of local officials and immigrant advocacy groups, highlighting systemic issues within ICE and the healthcare provided to detainees. Christine Ellis, a Chandler City Council member and registered nurse, criticized the lack of adequate medical care available to detainees, expressing her heartbreak over Damas's death. His case is not isolated, as it was reported that he became the 10th person to die in ICE custody that year, with at least nine deaths already acknowledged by ICE. Authorities have been scrutinized for the treatment of immigrants since allegations of unsanitary conditions and outbreaks of diseases in detention centers surfaced. Damas's family, particularly his brother Presly Nelson, shared their grief and frustration, indicating that such a death should not happen in a country with ample medical resources. The broader implications of incidents like this raise questions about the treatment of asylum seekers and the healthcare protocols within the immigration enforcement system. Advocates argue that vulnerable individuals seeking safety should never suffer or die due to negligence in medical care when under government custody.