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ICE Detainee in Georgia Dies After Being Found in Cell
- Jesus Molina-Veya, a 45-year-old Mexican national, died on June 7, 2025, while in the custody of ICE at a detention facility in Lumpkin, Georgia, managed by CoreCivic.
- Molina-Veya, who had repeatedly entered the US without authorization since 1999 and had multiple arrests and convictions, was discovered unresponsive with a rope tied around his neck.
- Medical personnel administered CPR before paramedics transported him to Phoebe Sumter Hospital, where he was declared deceased at 6:42 p.m.; meanwhile, ICE launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
- CoreCivic expressed deep regret over the individual's death, while the Mexican consulate has sought clarification and is exploring legal avenues. Additionally, ICE is obligated to provide a comprehensive account of Molina-Veya’s death within a 90-day timeframe as mandated by the 2018 DHS Appropriations Bill.
- The death adds to concerns over detainee care amid protests against ICE raids, with officials reviewing care standards and medical access as part of routine procedures at Stewart and nationwide.
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