Four Migrants Die in US ICE Custody During First 10 Days of 2026

Four migrants from Honduras, Cuba, and Cambodia died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody between January 3 and 9, 2026. These deaths follow a record 30 in 2025, the highest in two decades, amid increased detention numbers and deportation efforts under the Trump administration. ICE is investigating the deaths, which involved medical issues and withdrawal symptoms. Advocacy groups have called the death toll "truly staggering" and urged closure of detention centers, while officials cite maintained care standards despite rising detainee numbers.