Died in immigration detentionHeld by ICE
Mergansana Amar
Mergansana Amar died by suicide at the Northwest Detention Center in Washington, where he was held in immigration detention. According to a Physicians for Human Rights report titled Deadly Failures, he died within hours of being told by ICE officers that his immigration appeal had been denied and his deportation scheduled. The report says he showed warning signs in the days before and did not receive mental health support.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). The Deadly Failures report says he died by suicide within hours of being told his appeal was denied and deportation scheduled, and that he showed warning signs in the preceding days but did not get mental health support.
Reported by: Deadly Failures report.