Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez
Félix Alcorta-Rodríguez, 63, was a man from Mexico who died on June 19, 2026, while held in ICE custody at the Webb County Detention Center in Laredo, Texas. He was pronounced dead at Laredo Medical Center. Webb County medical examiner Dr. Corinne Stern told the Texas Tribune that he died of natural causes unrelated to his incarceration, while ICE's notice to Congress says the official cause is pending an autopsy. Rep. Henry Cuellar said the death must be investigated, and the UN human rights chief called for prompt and independent investigations.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed). The Webb County medical examiner, Dr. Corinne Stern, said he died of natural causes unrelated to his incarceration, while ICE says the cause is pending autopsy, and UN human rights chief and Rep. Henry Cuellar have called for an independent investigation.
Reported by: Webb County medical examiner Dr. Corinne Stern (medical examiner or coroner); U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (the agency that held him); UN human rights chief; Rep. Henry Cuellar.
News reports (8)
- Detainee Death Report: Alcorta-Rodriguez, Felix
- Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year
- Mexican man becomes 'at least the fifth' detainee to die in Texas
- DHS watchdog to review ICE detainee deaths, use of force
- ICE Reports 20th Detained Death of 2026, 63-year-old Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez from Mexico
- ICE Detainee Death Laredo: ICE Detainee Death In Laredo Marks 20th Nationwide This Year
- Mexican Immigrant Dies at For-Profit ICE Jail in Texas, the 20th Such Death in 2026
- Venezuelan man dies in ICE custody in Georgia