ICE Detainee, 56, Dies in Texas Custody as Daughter Alleges Denied Medicine
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
ICE Detainee, 56, Dies in Texas Custody as Daughter Alleges Denied Medicine
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
Summary
Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, 56, was found unconscious in his cell at the Rio Grande Processing Center in Laredo on Saturday and later died, according to his daughter and Rep. Henry Cuellar.
Months before his death, Andrade-Covarrubias had told his daughter he was not getting adequate care for a heart condition, diabetes and high blood pressure, and that additional medicine needed a doctor's approval.
Estefani Andrade said her father looked pale, was coughing and said "they don't listen to me" during a video call Friday, a day before he was found unresponsive.
ICE said Andrade-Covarrubias received proper medical care and was seen by medical professionals, setting up a dispute over whether neglect contributed to the death.