Mexican national dies in ICE custody at Adelanto
Ismael Ayala-Uribe, a 39-year-old Mexican national and former DACA recipient, died after being hospitalized while detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County. ICE says he was arrested Aug. 17, transferred to Adelanto on Aug. 22, evaluated by an on-call medical provider Sept. 18, referred to a hospital for an abscess and hypertension, and was later pronounced dead after being found unresponsive; the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating.
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Mexican national dies in ICE custody after arrest in San Bernardino County
New information:
- Detainee: Ismael Ayala-Uribe, 39; arrested by ICE Aug. 17, 2025; transferred to Adelanto ICE Processing Center Aug. 22, 2025
- Medical timeline: evaluated Sept. 18, 2025 by an on-call provider, given medication, later sent to hospital for abscess; declared unresponsive ~1:50 a.m. and pronounced dead within the hour
- Official actions: ICE issued a statement, notified DHS and the Mexican consulate; San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department opened an investigation; family alleges insufficient care
- Broader context: identified in reporting as the 14th detainee to die in ICE custody since President Trump took office in January 2025