Death of Emmanuel Clifford Damas in ICE custody
Emmanuel Clifford Damas
1 — medical neglect (tooth infection, per family)Killed
Key sources
Emmanuel Clifford Damas (56, Haiti) died on 2026-03-02 while in the custody of ICE, in Florence Correctional Center, Florence, AZ. His brother said Damas was "not allowed to see a dentist.".
Official account
ICE-reported death.
What is documented
- Person: Emmanuel Clifford Damas, age 56; Haiti.
- Location: Florence Correctional Center, Florence, AZ.
- Agency: ICE.
- Cause: medical neglect (tooth infection, per family).
- Circumstance: His brother said Damas was "not allowed to see a dentist.".
Scrutiny of the official account
Grounded in the sourced record below; this documents the dispute rather than asserting a conclusion.
- Status / dispute: Family disputes the adequacy of care.
Unanswered questions
- Will the responsible agency release its full records, footage, and the medical examiner's findings?
- Was the death preventable — and were required medical or welfare protocols followed?
- Will an independent body (not the agency itself) investigate?
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See also
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