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Trump official acknowledges 9 detainee deaths in ICE custody, disputes overspending

  • On Wednesday, Todd Lyons, the interim head of ICE, provided testimony regarding nine detainee deaths since President Trump assumed office and addressed concerns about the agency’s funding.
  • The deaths occurred amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with ICE holding over 52,000 detainees despite funding for 41,500 beds.
  • Lyons pushed back on claims of overspending and overcrowding, stating the agency operates within its means while awaiting additional federal funds through a budget package.
  • Lyons said ICE investigates all deaths thoroughly and said, "ICE, as I've said, is dedicated to transparency," amid criticism from Democrats about detention conditions and delayed death reporting.
  • The funding push aims to greatly expand detention capacity to possibly 100,000 beds, reflecting the Trump administration's goal to accelerate deportations despite criticism over detainee treatment.
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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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