Mexico has formally requested that United States state attorneys general conduct criminal investigations into deaths of immigrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and during agency operations. The diplomatic request marks an escalation in Mexico's response to fatalities occurring within the US immigration enforcement system.
Since the beginning of President Trump's second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody, and three additional deaths have occurred during ICE operations. These deaths have prompted the Mexican government to take formal action by appealing directly to state-level law enforcement authorities rather than relying solely on federal channels.
The request reflects Mexico's concern over the safety of its citizens within the US immigration enforcement system. By involving state attorneys general, Mexico is attempting to ensure that individual cases receive thorough criminal investigation at the state level, potentially allowing for broader scrutiny of ICE operations and custody practices across multiple jurisdictions.
In-depth summary · AI, neutral