He was being held at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico before he was transferred to the hospital. Yanez-Cruz died this month in ICE custody. His daughter, Josselyn Yanez, blames ICE for not taking his health concerns seriously and not providing medical attention as his health deteriorated. (Google Maps)Last September another detainee at the facility died after experiencing a seizure at the facility, ICE officials said. He traveled north to the U.S. to help his family, Yanez said, and continued to work hard.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 18, 2026 15:31 UTC