Mapping factors associated with deaths in immigration detention in the United States, 2011-2018: A thematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Climate change, poverty, and violence increasingly drive migration to the United States. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain some individuals while awaiting determination of immigration status or potential deportation. Over the last two decades, more than 200 individuals died in ICE detention. In this study, we aim to identify systemic issues related to deaths of individuals in ICE detention to potentially mitigate further harm.

Methods

The ICE Office of Detention Oversight conducts investigations after each death in detention, producing a report called a "Detainee Death Review". To identify systemic issues in these deaths, we used thematic analysis to review 55 Detainee Death Reviews available between 2011 and 2018.

Findings

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SUBMITTER: Parmar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9904093 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature