A German man has died while in the custody of the immigration authority ICE in the United States. The 85-year-old died in Harlingen, Texas, where he had been in a clinic since November, ICE announced ...

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A German man has died while in the custody of the immigration authority ICE in the United States.

The 85-year-old died in Harlingen, Texas, where he had been in a clinic since November, ICE announced on Thursday.

He had been receiving treatment there for dementia, high blood pressure, cognitive impairment and stomach ulcers. A doctor confirmed his death on June 24.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.

  • TheRealKuni@piefed.socialEnglish
    162·
    2 days ago

    Why was this man in custody in the first place?

    From the article:

    According to the statement, the man had attempted to enter the US at the Laredo border crossing at the end of August 2025, but was refused entry due to a lack of valid documents.

    The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency initiated proceedings and referred the case to a court under the US Department of Justice. One day later, the man was transferred to ICE custody. The agency placed him in a care home a month later.