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Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year
By Texas Tribune, Lomi Kriel at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 6 min read
A 63-year-old man died in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Laredo this month, marking at least the fifth death in Texas ICE detention centers this year, a quarter of the nationwide total, as the fatalities have skyrocketed to a record pace not seen in decades.According to a noti...
Key takeaway According to a notification ICE officials sent congressional members late Wednesday, Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez died about an hour after being rushed to the emergency room from the Webb County Detention Center on June 19.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The death of Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez in ICE custody in Laredo raises concerns for Montgomery County residents about the treatment and care of detainees in Texas facilities. As the fifth death in Texas ICE detention centers this year, it contributes to a disturbing trend of fatalities in these facilities. The fact that Alcorta-Rodriguez's death was due to "natural causes" and not directly related to his incarceration, as stated by the medical examiner, may not alleviate worries about the medical care provided to detainees. Given the proximity of Montgomery County to Houston, where many immigrants and families of detainees reside, this incident may resonate with local communities and spark discussions about immigrant rights and detention center conditions. Residents may be watching to see how congressional representatives, including those overseeing the agency, respond to this incident and the rising number of fatalities in ICE custody.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? A 63-year-old man died in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Laredo this month, marking at least the fifth death in Texas ICE detention centers this year, a quarter of the nationwide total, as the fatalities have skyrocketed to a record pace not seen in decades.According to a noti...
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