MIAMI (AP) — A 19-year-old Mexican migrant, Royer Perez-Jimenez, has died at a Florida county jail known for housing immigrant detainees. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports that Perez-Jimenez's death is being investigated as a suspected suicide. This incident adds to the concerns regarding the welfare of detainees, with Perez-Jimenez being the youngest individual to die in ICE custody since the beginning of President Trump's second term. His death follows closely on the heels of another tragic incident involving an Afghan man who had previously worked with U.S. forces. Critics like Carly Pérez Fernández from the Detention Watch Network have condemned the detention system, highlighting that it subjects individuals to harsh conditions and isolation. Following the events, ICE disclosed that an officer discovered Perez-Jimenez unresponsive early on Monday, and despite immediate medical interventions, he was pronounced dead shortly after. This incident has brought renewed focus to the treatment of detainees within the U.S. immigration system.
Tragic Death of Young Migrant in ICE Custody Sparks Outrage
Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old Mexican migrant, reportedly died by presumed suicide in a Florida ICE detention facility, raising alarms about the treatment of detainees.
Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old Mexican migrant, tragically died at the Glades County Detention Center in Florida, marking the second death under ICE custody this week and sparking outrage within immigrant communities. The detainee was found unconscious and was pronounced dead shortly after. Critics highlight the dire conditions within the immigration detention system, alleging poor treatment leading to such tragedies. As ICE faces scrutiny, 13 immigrants have died in custody since the start of 2026.
