A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas has been linked to the death of a Cuban migrant, whose body showed signs of a violent struggle. Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died on January 3 after being restrained by guards who allegedly used excessive force. The autopsy report found that Campos' body had multiple bruises and hemorrhages, including petechial hemorrhages in his eyes, which are often associated with asphyxia.
According to the report, witnesses claimed that Lunas Campos became unresponsive while being physically restrained by law enforcement officers. The investigation has revealed that Campos was handcuffed and held down by at least five guards, one of whom put an arm around his neck and squeezed until he lost consciousness.
ICE initially stated that Campos had attempted suicide and staff moved him into a cellblock where detainees are held away from others. However, the family of Lunas Campos disputed this account, saying that their loved one was handcuffed and physically restrained by guards before losing consciousness.
The agency has since amended its statement to say that Campos resisted security staff and continued to attempt to take his life. In an unrelated development, another migrant died at a nearby facility in December after being transferred to the hospital for care. The cause of death was still pending.
Critics are calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons to brief Congress about the recent deaths. Representative Veronica Escobar, who has visited the facility twice, described it as a "giant tent city" with over 1,500 people inside. She is now calling for Camp East Montana to be shut down and the contract with the corporation running it to be terminated.
The incident highlights concerns over the treatment of migrants in ICE custody, with many questioning how such an event could occur under the agency's watch. As one expert noted, "the contusions on Lunas Campos' body may reflect physical restraint and the neck injuries were consistent with a hand or knee on the neck."
According to the report, witnesses claimed that Lunas Campos became unresponsive while being physically restrained by law enforcement officers. The investigation has revealed that Campos was handcuffed and held down by at least five guards, one of whom put an arm around his neck and squeezed until he lost consciousness.
ICE initially stated that Campos had attempted suicide and staff moved him into a cellblock where detainees are held away from others. However, the family of Lunas Campos disputed this account, saying that their loved one was handcuffed and physically restrained by guards before losing consciousness.
The agency has since amended its statement to say that Campos resisted security staff and continued to attempt to take his life. In an unrelated development, another migrant died at a nearby facility in December after being transferred to the hospital for care. The cause of death was still pending.
Critics are calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons to brief Congress about the recent deaths. Representative Veronica Escobar, who has visited the facility twice, described it as a "giant tent city" with over 1,500 people inside. She is now calling for Camp East Montana to be shut down and the contract with the corporation running it to be terminated.
The incident highlights concerns over the treatment of migrants in ICE custody, with many questioning how such an event could occur under the agency's watch. As one expert noted, "the contusions on Lunas Campos' body may reflect physical restraint and the neck injuries were consistent with a hand or knee on the neck."
This latest incident at the ICE facility in Texas is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by migrants in detention centers. The fact that Geraldo Lunas Campos' body showed signs of violent struggle, including petechial hemorrhages in his eyes, is deeply disturbing. It's appalling that he was subjected to physical restraint and allegedly used excessive force by law enforcement officers. 
and get physically restrained by guards because you're not cooperating 
like Campos wasnt trying to escape he was just scared and tried to breathe... the fact that no one is held accountable yet is just infuriating 
. And don't even get me started on the whole pineapple vs strawberry debate - strawberries are so underrated! 
I mean, have you ever tried fresh strawberries and cream together with a shortcake? Mind blown! 
. I feel so bad for the family of that poor guy who died. And yeah, it's weird that they're saying he tried to take his life when witnesses said otherwise... 
This is what happens when you put a human life in the hands of bureaucrats 
. Can't believe they're still saying it was self-inflicted... like that's gonna fly 
ICE facility in Texas linked to violent migrant death 
None of us have, and we're just gonna take reps of what other ppl are saying online. I mean, 1,500 ppl crammed into a tent city? That's crazy, no doubt about it.
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like what's goin on in those detention centers? they're sayin Campos resisted security staff, but witnesses said nothin' about that. it sounds like he was just bein held down and suffocatin to me. 1,500 people stuck in a giant tent city, it's like a recipe for disaster 
and now another dude dies after gettin transferred to the hospital? this is not right. we need answers from our gov officials 