A third detainee has died at Delaney Hall, the largest immigrant detention facility in New Jersey, following a medical emergency. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that the individual, identified as Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan national, passed away after experiencing what staff described as seizure-like symptoms.

According to the official statement provided to The Hill, the incident occurred on July 19. A nurse, who was already on-site responding to a separate medical emergency, reportedly observed Chajon-Raxon in distress and initiated intervention efforts. Despite these attempts, the detainee did not survive. The facility, which operates under the oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has faced increased scrutiny following this latest fatality.

While the DHS has acknowledged the death and provided a brief timeline of the nurse's response, the specific underlying cause of the medical emergency remains under investigation. The incident has renewed concerns among advocacy groups regarding the quality of healthcare provided to migrants held in federal custody. As of now, federal authorities have not released further details regarding the detainee's medical history or the specific circumstances leading up to the seizure-like event.