Geraldo Lunas Campos ICE Death Ruling: Homicide Verdict in Texas

30 deaths in a single year, and four more in just ten days. The latest ruling by a Texas medical examiner, categorizing the death of a Cuban detainee as a homicide, is putting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under intense scrutiny.

Texas Medical Examiner Rules Geraldo Lunas Campos Death a Homicide

The El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner has officially ruled that Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died of 'asphyxia due to neck and torso compression' on January 3, 2026. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed staff were intervening to prevent a suicide attempt, the autopsy findings suggest a far more violent confrontation.

According to The Washington Post, the autopsy report by deputy medical examiner Adam C. Gonzalez contradicts the initial narrative of a medical emergency. DHS maintain that Campos 'violently resisted' and lost consciousness during the struggle. The incident remains under active investigation as human rights groups demand transparency.

Rising Fatalities and the Crisis in ICE Custody

The tragedy follows a grim trend. Agency figures show at least 30 people died in ICE custody last year, marking a two-decade high. The first 10 days of 2026 have already seen four deaths, including Campos. Critics argue that the spike in fatalities reflects a systemic failure in the oversight of detention facilities.