Dying in Detention
Oct 15, 2026 · 25m
Overview
In September 2025, 39-year-old Ismael Ayala-Uribe died just one month after entering California’s Adelanto ICE Processing Center. He was one of more than 50 people to die in immigration custody during Donald Trump’s first 500 days back in office. His family says he repeatedly complained of intense pain and asked for medical help, but received little beyond Tylenol. When he finally reached a hospital, his heart stopped within minutes. The Trump administration is detaining record numbers of immigrants, and deaths in custody are soaring. Fault Lines investigates failures in medical care and oversight, allegations of retaliation against hunger strikers and the role of private prison companies in the rapid expansion of immigration detention.
Cast of Dying in Detention
Crew of Dying in Detention
About Dying in Detention
What is Dying in Detention about?
In September 2025, 39-year-old Ismael Ayala-Uribe died just one month after entering California’s Adelanto ICE Processing Center. He was one of more than 50 people to die in immigration custody during Donald Trump’s first 500 days back in office. His family says he repeatedly complained of intense pain and asked for medical help, but received little beyond Tylenol. When he finally reached a…
When was Dying in Detention released?
Dying in Detention was released on October 15, 2026.
How long is Dying in Detention?
Dying in Detention runs 25 minutes.
Who is in the cast of Dying in Detention?
The cast of Dying in Detention includes Natasha del Toro (Self - Investigative Correspondent), Nicholas Cuneo, Jesus Ortiz Ruiz, Julius Frederick and Ashraf Abujuma.