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Sep 7, 2026

UN demands accountability after 23 deaths in US immigration custody in 2026

The United Nations human rights chief called for accountability and independent investigations after 23 people died in US immigration detention in 2026, marking the highest death rate in ICE custody in over a decade. The UN also urged Washington to halt deportations to places where people face irreparable harm.

Sep 7, 20267 sources

UN demands accountability after 23 deaths in US immigration custody in 2026

Sep 7, 20267 sources

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▪United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement faced criticism for fatal shootings during enforcement operations, including the January 2026 deaths of two American citizens protesting in Minnesota.
▪United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement proposed plans to procure electric shock gloves, described as distraction and de-escalation devices, for its immigration agents.
▪United States President Donald Trump expanded immigration enforcement operations, increased detention capacities, and widened the scope of individuals eligible for deportation during his second term.

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Refugees & displacement Deportation policy Immigration enforcement Human rights violations

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