Vietnamese Immigrant Dies in Indiana ICE Facility

Tuan Van Bui's death marks the 46th ICE detainee fatality under the Trump administration.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:47pm

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A quiet, cinematic painting of an empty, sunlit hallway in a government detention facility, evoking a sense of solitude and melancholy.The tragic death of an immigrant detainee in government custody casts a somber light on the human toll of the administration's hardline immigration policies.Miami Today

A 55-year-old Vietnamese immigrant named Tuan Van Bui died last week while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Miami Correctional Center in Indiana. Bui's death marks the 46th ICE detainee fatality during the current Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Why it matters

Bui's death is the latest in a series of detainee fatalities that have raised concerns about the treatment and conditions of ICE detention facilities, particularly under the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies. The high number of deaths has prompted scrutiny of ICE's medical care and oversight of its detention centers.

The details

According to ICE, staff at the Miami Correctional Center found Bui unresponsive and immediately performed life-saving measures, including CPR, before contacting emergency services. The cause of Bui's death is still under investigation. Court records show Bui had filed a habeas petition challenging his detention in February, just days before his death.

  • Bui died at the Miami Correctional Center in Indiana last week.
  • Bui had been ordered removed by an immigration judge in 2005.

The players

Tuan Van Bui

A 55-year-old Vietnamese immigrant who died in ICE custody at the Miami Correctional Center in Indiana.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency that oversees immigration detention facilities where Bui was held.

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What they’re saying

“Onsite staff discovered Bui unresponsive and immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR. Staff immediately contacted emergency services personnel, who swiftly responded to the scene and initiated advanced life support interventions.”

— ICE

What’s next

The cause of Bui's death is still under investigation by ICE. A district judge had ordered the government to detail its plans for Bui's removal by April 6, the day after his death.

The takeaway

Bui's death is the latest in a troubling pattern of immigrant detainee fatalities under the Trump administration, raising ongoing concerns about the treatment and medical care provided in ICE detention facilities.