Isidro Pérez lived by the sea, originating from Cuba and moving to the U.S. at 16. He worked as a mechanic and fisherman. After a conviction for marijuana possession, he turned his life around but declined offers from family for housing. On June 5, he was arrested by immigration officers and three weeks later died in custody, having been hospitalized for a heart condition. This marks a concerning pattern of deaths in ICE custody, particularly among elderly detainees, raising questions about the treatment of vulnerable individuals in detention.
Isidro Pérez was a 75-year-old who had spent his life by the sea. He was arrested on June 5 by immigration officers and died in custody three weeks later.
Pérez's family highlighted the tragedy of his arrest, questioning why a 75-year-old man would be taken by immigration officers. His death marked a troubling trend in ICE custody deaths.
Tom Homan, the U.S. border czar, commented on the ongoing deaths in ICE custody, emphasizing not solely the deaths but also the lives they potentially save from medical conditions.
His official cause of death remains under investigation, and Pérez's case reflects a broader issue of aging detainees facing immigration enforcement.
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