ICE Custody Death: Homan’s Controversial Response
- Former border czar Tom Homan responded to reports regarding the death of Isidro Perez, 75, who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
- Homan stated he was unaware of Perez's death, which occurred after Perez was hospitalized in Miami on June 17 and released june 25.
- Homan suggested focusing on the lives ICE saves by identifying and treating diseases among detainees. He also invited scrutiny of ICE facilities, comparing them favorably to state and...
Tom Homan addresses the death of Isidro Perez in ICE custody, sparking immediate controversy. The former border czar defended ICE detention standards following the 75-year-old’s death after over two weeks in custody. Homan’s remarks, focusing on ICE’s medical efforts, invite further scrutiny of detention facilities, comparing them to state and federal prisons. He claims he was unaware of perez’s passing. Read the full story for an in-depth analysis of Homan’s response. News Directory 3 provides the latest updates on this developing story. Discover what’s next as the inquiry unfolds.
Homan Addresses ICE Detention Death: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Updated July 2, 2025
Former border czar Tom Homan responded to reports regarding the death of Isidro Perez, 75, who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Perez, a Cuban national, had been detained for more than two weeks after a Key Largo raid on June 5.
Homan stated he was unaware of Perez’s death, which occurred after Perez was hospitalized in Miami on June 17 and released june 25. He then defended ICE detention standards, asserting they are among the highest in the industry.
Homan suggested focusing on the lives ICE saves by identifying and treating diseases among detainees. He also invited scrutiny of ICE facilities, comparing them favorably to state and federal prisons.
People die in ICE custody. People die in county jails. People die in state prisons.