ICE says a man died in a suicide attempt. The medical examiner says it will likely be ruled a homicide
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Key Points:
- Geraldo Lunas Campos, a Cuban immigrant detained at a Texas immigration facility, died on January 3 during an altercation with guards; the local medical examiner indicated his death will likely be classified as a homicide due to asphyxia from chest and neck compression.
- The Department of Homeland Security reported Campos attempted suicide and resisted staff, leading to a struggle where he lost consciousness, but a witness and family members dispute this, alleging he was killed by guards using excessive force.
- Campos was held at Camp Montana East, a newly built and privately operated detention center on Fort Bliss Army base, raising questions about oversight and accountability in the facility's management.
- Conflicting accounts and limited transparency have intensified scrutiny of immigration detention conditions amid increased
