In January 2026, Geraldo Lunas Campos, a Cuban national, died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas. Initially, the circumstances surrounding his death were described as a struggle with detention staff, and it was later ruled a homicide by the local medical examiner. Staff at the detention center had reported observing Campos 'in distress,' and emergency medical personnel were unable to revive him after the incident. Allegations surfaced regarding the staff's integrity, with claims that they misrepresented the events leading to Campos’ tragic death. The incident came amid growing scrutiny of the conditions in ICE detention facilities, especially given the recent spike in death rates among detainees. According to reports published in medical journals, particularly JAMA, these deaths have reached the highest rate in over 22 years, a situation exacerbated by systemic weaknesses in the healthcare provided to detainees. As many as 25 immigrants had died in ICE custody within a short span, demonstrating a rising trend attributed to increased detention rates during the Trump administration. Physicians have warned of severe deficiencies in monitoring and care for chronic health conditions among detainees, with a significant number of deaths being classified as undetermined, raising concerns about accountability. The authors of the JAMA report noted that the majority of the deceased were male and that many died without reaching appropriate medical facilities. As this investigation progresses, lawmakers, including Texas Representative Veronica Escobar, are calling for more transparency and accountability from ICE regarding the treatment and conditions of detainees. The ongoing case presents an opportunity for heightened scrutiny of practices within ICE and a broader discussion regarding immigration detention policies and their implications on human rights and healthcare access.