Died in immigration detentionHeld by ICE
Name not reported
An Iranian man held in ICE custody at a GEO Group facility in Colorado died while in detention. His family's lawsuit against GEO Group says he did not receive proper treatment for methadone withdrawal before he died. The ACLU has also said he was not properly treated for withdrawal.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). The family's lawsuit against GEO Group says he did not receive proper treatment for methadone withdrawal, and the ACLU says the same.
Reported by: his family's lawsuit against GEO Group (family or their lawyers); the ACLU (advocates).
Lawsuit: His family sued GEO Group, the private contractor that held him in ICE custody in Colorado, over his death; no settlement or award amount is reported.