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Mexico asks U.S. state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
By Associated Press at El Paso Matters
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
By Fabiola Sánchez / Associated Press
MEXICO CITY — Mexico formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.
The request follows th...
Key takeaway President Donald Trump’s second term, 17 Mexican migrants have died during immigration enforcement, 14 in ICE custody and three in agency operations.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Mexican government's request for US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody has significant implications for the El Paso community. As a major border city, El Paso has a large population of Mexican immigrants and a significant presence of ICE operations. The deaths of 17 Mexican migrants during immigration enforcement, including 14 in ICE custody, raise concerns about the treatment and safety of migrants in detention centers and during raids. The fact that Mexico is sending letters to US detention centers, including one in California where four Mexican migrants died, suggests that the country is taking a proactive approach to addressing human rights violations. El Paso residents should watch for potential developments in this case, particularly if similar requests are made to local authorities or if civil lawsuits are filed against detention center operators with facilities in the El Paso area.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
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MEXICO CITY — Mexico formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.
The request follows th...
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