Chicago – February 22, 2026
A Texas medical examiner has ruled the January 3 death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old Cuban detainee at an ICE facility, a homicide due to asphyxia from choking. The Washington Post’s bombshell investigation details Campos’ final moments, witnessed by fellow detainees who reported he was complaining about missing medication when guards forcibly moved him to segregation.
According to accounts, the situation escalated violently as guards restrained Campos, leading to his death. ICE staff initially reported it as a possible suicide in 911 calls, but the autopsy confirmed homicide. Witnesses, now facing deportation, described guards choking him despite pleas.
The ruling has ignited calls for accountability amid scrutiny of ICE detention conditions. DHS has not commented on potential charges. Advocacy groups like the ACLU demand a full probe.
