ICE Confirms Death of Third Immigrant at Privately Run ICE Jail in New Jersey

In New Jersey, ICE has confirmed the death of a third immigrant in Newark that was first disclosed by Democratic Congressmember Rob Menendez last week. José Chajón Raxón from Guatemala reportedly suffered what appeared to be seizures and later died at the hospital, according to DHS. Chajón Raxón was detained at the privately run ICE jail known as Delaney Hall after being arrested on July 18. ICE claimed he was released from custody four days later, but provided no further details. ICE previously failed to notify of his death due to a new policy that no longer requires the agency to report on deaths that occur within 30 days after an immigrant is released from custody. This is the third reported death connected to Delaney Hall since December, as detainees and advocates have widely condemned chronic medical neglect inside the facility. Nationwide, more than 50 immigrants have died in ICE custody since Trump returned to office. www.democracynow.org