About The Study: This study estimates annual mortality rates among individuals detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2004 through January 2026 and summarizes age and cause of death patterns over time.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Sanjay Basu, MD, PhD, email sanjay.basu@ucsf.edu .
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(doi:10.1001/jama.2026.3719)
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