Isidro Perez, a 75-year-old Cuban man, died after three weeks in ICE custody in Miami. His case is significant as he is the fifth death recorded in ICE facilities in Florida this year and part of a troubling trend where half of such fatalities nationwide occurred in that state. Perez had been arrested during an operation in Key Largo and was later diagnosed with serious health conditions. The investigation into his death raises questions about the adequacy of medical care provided to detainees.
The day after his arrest, during a standard medical intake, Perez was diagnosed with several health issues. On June 17, he was admitted to Larkin Community Hospital with "unstable angina" - reduced blood flow to the heart that causes chest pain. The condition can lead to a heart attack.
ICE remains committed to ensuring that all those in its custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments. At no time during detention is a detained illegal alien denied emergent care.
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