# Family of man who died in ICE detention alleges medical negligence in custody

https://mins.news/en/item/13206

- Reuters, 2026-08-04 23:05 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/family-man-who-died-ice-detention-new-jersey-alleges-medical-negligence-custody-2026-08-04/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a72702369018900011c186f

> A Salvadoran man died while held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in New Jersey. His family alleges that medical negligence occurred during his custody. The family is calling for an independent investigation into the death. Their demand centers on the medical care provided while he was detained.

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