Democracy Dies in DarknessImmigrationAt least 30 detainees have died in 2025, prompting concerns about deteriorating conditions at facilities even as the agency has received an infusion of cash from Congress.Updated December 20, 2025One detainee held by ICE died this week at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) and Four people in immigration detention have died over a four-day period this month, increasing concern among advocates and some members of Congress over detention conditions.One death took place Dec. 12, another two took place on Dec. 14 and the fourth on Dec. 15, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement news releases.