mily member that ICE had not provided him with the medication he needed. The organization did not specify the medical condition or medications involved.

 He was a loving son and brother, a caring and hardworking man who came to this country seeking better opportunities. His tragic death has left our family with an enormous void and profound grief,  the statement continued.

In its statement, ICE said Arenas-Silva received medical care and was evaluated by healthcare professionals during his detention.

Deaths in ICE custody

At least 52 people have died while in ICE custody since President Donald Trump's inauguration through to June 4, 2026, according to a Human Rights Watch report.

 The death rate in ICE custody is at its highest level in more than a decade and has more than doubled since the start of Trump's second term. That rate is nearly four times higher than during the Biden administration and more than two and a half times higher than during Trump's first administration,  the report states.

Under ICE's 2021 policy on  Detainee Death Reporting, Review, and Notification Requirements,  the agency issues public notifications of deaths in its custody to all interested parties, including the general public, within two business days.