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.

  • Manjushri@piefed.socialEnglish
    12·
    1 day ago

    It’s in 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.

    The question for me is why he’d want to enter the USA. It sure as hell wasn’t for the medical care.