Fact Check: "The total number of reported deaths in ICE detention reached 12 in fiscal year 2025."
What We Know
The claim states that there were 12 reported deaths in ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention during fiscal year 2025. As of now, fiscal year 2025 has not concluded, and thus, comprehensive data on deaths in ICE detention for that year is not yet available. According to the ICE Detainee Death Reporting, the agency is required to publish reports on deaths within 90 days of occurrence, but these reports are typically not finalized until the end of the fiscal year. The most recent data available pertains to fiscal year 2024, which recorded a total of 10 deaths in ICE custody (ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Statistics).
Analysis
The claim lacks verification because it refers to a future fiscal year (2025) that has not yet concluded. As of October 2023, the fiscal year 2025 is still ongoing, and no official reports confirming the number of deaths have been published. The ICE reports are mandated to be released quarterly, but they only reflect data that has been fully compiled and verified, which typically occurs after the fiscal year ends.
The source of the claim does not appear to be cited, making it difficult to assess its reliability. The ICE Detainee Death Reporting is a credible source for information on this topic, as it is maintained by the agency responsible for detention operations. However, without concrete data from ICE for fiscal year 2025, any assertion regarding the number of deaths remains speculative.
Conclusion
Verdict: Unverified
The claim that "the total number of reported deaths in ICE detention reached 12 in fiscal year 2025" is unverified due to the lack of available data for that fiscal year, which has not yet concluded. The most recent data pertains to fiscal year 2024, which recorded 10 deaths. Until the end of fiscal year 2025 and subsequent reporting by ICE, this claim cannot be substantiated.
