No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act of 2026

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In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Requires ICE to publicly report and review deaths of individuals in its custody.

This bill would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be more open about deaths of people in its custody or shortly after release. It would make ICE notify families and the public quickly, and conduct detailed reviews of these deaths. This aims to increase transparency and accountability for ICE operations.

What Would Change

Currently, there are no explicit federal rules requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to quickly notify families or the public about deaths in its custody or soon after release. This bill would change that by requiring ICE to notify next of kin and consulates within 24 hours, publish public notices within 48 hours, and detailed reports within 30 days. It would also require ICE to conduct medical and detention reviews of these deaths within 60 and 180 days, respectively, and preserve all related records.

Key Provisions

Requires ICE to make reasonable efforts to notify the deceased person's family within 24 hours of a death in custody or shortly after release.
Requires ICE to publish an initial public notice about a death on its website within 48 hours.
Requires ICE to post a detailed report about the death on its website within 30 days.
Requires ICE to complete a medical review of the death within 60 days to check medical care and suggest policy changes.
Requires ICE to complete a broader review of the detention circumstances within 180 days and identify any needed corrective actions.
Requires ICE to save all records and evidence related to a death.

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HR 10401 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act of 2026

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