Death of DACA Recipient in ICE Custody Raises Justice Questions

Death in ICE Custody

• 💔 A 39-year-old former DACA recipient, Ismael Ayala-Uribe, died while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
• 🏥 He spent over a month at the Adelanto Detention Center before his health rapidly declined, leading to his death.
• ⚖️ His family is demanding justice and accountability, questioning the care he received.

Health Concerns and Denied Care

• 🤒 Ayala-Uribe reported feeling cold, having fevers, and an infected abscess, which friends believe indicates he was denied adequate medical care.
• 🩺 ICE states he was evaluated by a medical provider and referred to the hospital, with surgery scheduled for the day after his death.
• ⚠️ He was also noted to be hypertensive with a rapid heartbeat.

Legal Status and Detention

• 🇺🇸 Ayala-Uribe came to the U.S. as a child and had DACA protection but lost it after DUI convictions in 2015 and 2019.
• 🚔 He was detained during an ICE raid in August, having managed a carwash for 15 years and reportedly being in perfect health prior to detention.

Calls for Investigation and Human Rights

• 🎤 Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Judy Chu, have expressed concern over detainee treatment and conditions.
• ❓ The family and friends are seeking answers regarding the exact circumstances of his death, emphasizing it as a human rights issue.
• 📢 ICE has previously stated that no detained individual is denied emergent care.