DHS watchdog to review ICE detainee deaths, use of force (opens original article in a new tab)

The Department of Homeland Security watchdog announced two new reviews of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's handling of detained migrants, focusing on increased deaths and use of force standards.

• DHS watchdog launches two reviews of ICE's handling of detained migrants
• One review focuses on increased deaths in ICE detention, including 20 deaths in 2026
• Another review examines compliance with use of force standards in ICE facilities