Died in immigration detentionHeld by ICE
Jose Chajon-Raxon
Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan man, was held by ICE at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, in July 2026. DHS officials said he suffered seizure-like activity a day after intake and was taken to a local hospital, and that ICE released him from custody on July 22. Later news reporting says he died after that release, and that ICE did not disclose the death, which came to light only weeks later.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. DHS says he had seizure-like activity a day after intake and was taken to a hospital.