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Haitian Migrant's Death in ICE Custody Sparks Calls for Transparency

Marie Ange Blaise, 44, died at a Florida detention center, with the cause under investigation as advocacy groups demand accountability.

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Los Angeles on October 14, 2015.
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Overview

  • Marie Ange Blaise, a 44-year-old Haitian migrant, died on April 25 at the Broward Transitional Center in Florida, with the cause of death still under investigation.
  • Blaise was detained in February after being stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the U.S. Virgin Islands for lacking a valid immigrant visa.
  • She was transferred through multiple ICE facilities, including Puerto Rico and Louisiana, before arriving at the Florida center on April 5.
  • A fellow detainee reported that Blaise had complained of chest pain, was given medication, and later collapsed while screaming in distress.
  • Advocacy groups and a Florida congresswoman are pressing for a full, independent investigation into her death, citing broader concerns over ICE detention conditions and medical care.