A German man has died while in the custody of the immigration authority ICE in the United States.

The 85-year-old died in Harlingen, Texas, where he had been in a clinic since November, ICE announced on Thursday.

He had been receiving treatment there for dementia, high blood pressure, cognitive impairment and stomach ulcers. A doctor confirmed his death on June 24.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.

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[–] 27 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Sooo... is the EU going to apply some diplomatic pressure now, orr...

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    I don't remember specifics but I'm pretty sure this isn't the first European to die in ICE custody. I really need to sleep so I don't have time to look it up, but try a search, and no matter if you do I'll look it up tomorrow and add links here.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    I wouldn't be surprised. There was that British woman who got shot and killed by her Texan father, and the courts let him walk. The British government did *nothing*

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    I looked this case up. It doesn't seem like the government could do anything useful - it's not like you can extradite him.

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