Died in immigration detentionHeld by ICE
Salvador Vargas
Salvador Vargas, 61, was held in immigration custody at Stewart Detention Center in southwest Georgia. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said he died on April 4, 2023, at a nearby hospital from complications of a stroke. Advocates say he was the 11th person to die at the facility and are calling for federal action to close it.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. ICE said he died at a nearby hospital from complications of a stroke, and advocates are calling for the facility to close but do not dispute that cause.
Reported by: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (the agency that held him); advocates.
Custody: In immigration detention.