Death of Cuban Immigrant Geraldo Lunas Campos in ICE Custody Under Investigation

Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old Cuban immigrant, died on January 3 while in ICE custody at Camp East Montana, a detention site within Fort Bliss. Initial reports described medical distress leading to his death, but a Washington Post report cited a medical examiner's office planning to rule the death a homicide due to asphyxiation from pressure on the neck and chest. DHS stated Lunas attempted suicide and resisted security staff during intervention. Witnesses allege guards choked him, while DHS denies these claims. The case adds to concerns over rising deaths in ICE detention.