Ismael Ayala-Uribe, a 39-year-old Mexican national and former DACA recipient, died in ICE custody on Sunday. He was transferred to a hospital in Victorville after being held at the Adelanto Detention Center, which has faced numerous criticisms regarding conditions. His death marks the 14th in ICE detention since January, prompting concerns from Democratic senators about the rising death toll. Ayala-Uribe's cause of death is under investigation, but ICE claims he received medical care. His family is raising funds for his funeral.
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