Key facts
- Jose Chajon-Raxon, an immigrant from Guatemala, died after a medical emergency.
- Chajon-Raxon was detained at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey.
- He experienced seizure-like activity on July 19, the day after his detention.
- Chajon-Raxon was hospitalized and later released from ICE custody on July 22.
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the incident but stated ICE was not responsible for his death as it occurred after his release.
An immigrant from Guatemala, Jose Chajon-Raxon, died following a medical emergency that occurred after he was detained at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark, New Jersey. Chajon-Raxon was taken to the Delaney Hall detention facility on July 18 and experienced seizure-like activity the following day. Medical workers were called, and he was hospitalized before being released from ICE custody on July 22. The Department of Homeland Security stated that ICE was not notified of his death, as it occurred weeks after his release. Delaney Hall has previously faced scrutiny from human rights advocates and Democrats due to prior deaths in ICE detention. Rights groups have raised concerns about medical care and living conditions in ICE facilities, while the agency maintains that detainees receive appropriate care. The immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump's administration has been a focal point for these concerns, with rights groups alleging violations of rights and the creation of unsafe environments.