Detainee Dies in Florida Immigration Center Amid Ongoing Investigations
Perez-Jimenez entered U.S. in 2022, returned to Mexico, then reentered illegally before being arrested for traffic violations.
During intake, Perez-Jimenez denied behavioral health concerns or suicide risks.
Glades County Detention Facility has faced abuse allegations and was reopened by Trump administration in 2025.
At least 12 immigrants died in federal custody this year, with warnings about lack of investigations into detention conditions.
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