Death in Detention: The System's Failure to Protect Its Own The death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall detention center is a stark reminder of the United States' immigration system's deep seated flaws.
This 22nd fatality in ICE custody this year underscores the lack of accountability and oversight plaguing facilities like Delaney Hall.
Lopez Cornejo, who had been working on a valid permit since 2022, was arrested by ICE agents without apparent justification.