A Mexican citizen, Jose Guadalupe Ramos, recently died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). His death marks the 19th reported fatality in ICE detention centers this year, raising concerns among advocates and experts. Ramos’ family is now requesting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and seeking answers from ICE officials. Experts suggest Ramos’ case is indicative of a disturbing trend of increasing deaths within ICE detention facilities. The details surrounding the cause of death have not been publicly released. This incident is likely to fuel ongoing debate regarding conditions and oversight within ICE detention centers and the treatment of detainees.