Vietnamese Immigrant Dies in Indiana ICE Facility

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

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:47am

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A dimly lit, cinematic hallway in a government detention facility, with warm sunlight streaming through a window and deep shadows cast across the floor, conveying a sense of solitude and melancholy.The tragic death of an immigrant detainee in government custody raises urgent questions about the conditions and oversight of the immigration detention system.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 Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The cause of Bui's death is under investigation.

Why it matters

Bui's death is the latest in a concerning trend of rising fatalities among ICE detainees, which has drawn scrutiny over the conditions and medical care provided in immigration detention facilities. The Trump administration's hardline immigration policies have led to a significant increase in the number of immigrants held in 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. Bui had been ordered removed by an immigration judge in 2005 and had a criminal history that included charges such as robbery, assault, and drug offenses. Court records show Bui had filed a habeas petition challenging his detention in February, but he died before the government could respond.

  • Bui died at the Miami Correctional Center in Indiana last week.
  • Bui had been ordered removed by an immigration judge in 2005.
  • Bui filed a habeas petition challenging his detention in February 2026.

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 agency responsible for the detention and deportation of immigrants in the United States.

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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, but the government filed a status report after his death.

The takeaway

Bui's death is the latest in a troubling trend of rising fatalities among ICE detainees, which has raised concerns about the conditions and medical care provided in immigration detention facilities. This case highlights the human toll of the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies and the need for greater oversight and accountability in the immigration detention system.