Asylum and Migration
UN rights chief urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026
On 2026-09-07, the UN rights chief called for accountability following the deaths of 23 people in US immigration custody this year. A joint report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights, released in June 2026, stated that the death rate in ICE custody has reached its highest level in over a decade. The report links this increase to President Trump's immigration crackdown. The UN official emphasized the need for investigations and accountability regarding these deaths.
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