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What to Do If a Federal Immigration Agency Kills Your Loved One

We consulted multiple lawyers, an immigration group, and the Consulate of Mexico to create a guide we hope you never need.

12:07 PM PDT on August 21, 2026

a drawing of a federal immigration agent behind caution tape

Illustration by Ivan Ehlers for L.A. TACO.

Since the second Trump administration began, there have been at least 75 deaths linked to Trump’s mass immigration detention campaign. L.A. TACO has diligently kept track in our Federal Immigration Agency Fatal Incident Tracker.

In 2026 alone, there have been at least 35 deaths linked to federal immigration agencies, according to additional reporting by L.A. TACO

These include Jose Chajon-Raxon, who died after experiencing seizure-like symptoms at Delaney Hall Detention Center. His death was not officially reported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His death was only discovered following a congressional oversight visit, prompted by the death of Edwin Jeovanny López Cornejo, who died after being detained in the same facility.