Julio Cesar Chirino Peralta, a 32-year-old man, died while in ICE custody at the Port Isabel Detention Center in Texas. The news prompted calls for the release of all detainees as activists continue to highlight the dangers of immigration detention.
We are heartbroken to share that another life was lost in immigration detention on October 8th. Julio Cesar Chirino Peralta, 32, died while in ICE custody at Port Isabel Detention Center in Los Fresnos, Texas.
Detention is deadly. ICE must release ALL people NOW. #FreeThemAll pic.twitter.com/8XfXcJcEfs
— Detention Watch Network (DWN) (@DetentionWatch) October 12, 2023
Tragedy Strikes as Another Life is Lost in Immigration Detention
In a devastating turn of events, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed the death of Julio Cesar Chirino Peralta, a 32-year-old detainee at the Port Isabel Detention Center in Los Fresnos, Texas. The news of Peralta’s passing has left us heartbroken, as it highlights the dire circumstances faced by individuals in immigration detention.
Little is known about Peralta’s life and the circumstances that led to his detention. However, it is crucial to shed light on his biography to honor his memory. Born on April 2, 1991, in an undisclosed location, Peralta was a son, a brother, and a friend to those who knew him. His life, now cut short, was filled with dreams and aspirations like any other individual.
At this time, the cause of Peralta’s death remains unknown. ICE has not released any details regarding the circumstances surrounding his passing. Such lack of transparency only deepens the concern and frustration surrounding the treatment of detainees in immigration facilities across the country.
This tragic incident further emphasizes the urgent need for change within the immigration detention system. Detention should not be a death sentence. Advocates and human rights organizations have long called for the immediate release of all individuals held in these facilities. The hashtag #FreeThemAll has become a rallying cry, demanding that ICE take responsibility for the well-being and safety of those under their custody.
The loss of Julio Cesar Chirino Peralta is a somber reminder that there are countless lives at stake. Each person detained should be treated with dignity and given access to proper healthcare. It is imperative that ICE conducts a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to Peralta’s death and ensures that such incidents do not occur again.
As we mourn the loss of yet another life, we must use this tragedy as a catalyst for change. The call to release all individuals held in immigration detention grows louder and more urgent. It is our collective responsibility to demand accountability and justice for those who have suffered and lost their lives within these walls..
We are heartbroken to share that another life was lost in immigration detention on October 8th. Julio Cesar Chirino Peralta, 32, died while in ICE custody at Port Isabel Detention Center in Los Fresnos, Texas.
Detention is deadly. ICE must release ALL people NOW. #FreeThemAll pic.twitter.com/8XfXcJcEfs
— Detention Watch Network (DWN) (@DetentionWatch) October 12, 2023
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