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Van Hollen demands ICE death investigation
Senator warns of retaliation against wife of man who died in ICE custody.
In brief
Senator warns of retaliation against wife of man who died in ICE custody. Senator Chris Van Hollen demands independent investigation into Julián Curo-Churata's death in ICE custody and warns of retaliation against his wife. Originally reported by The Banner.
Van Hollen demands investigation
Senator Chris Van Hollen is demanding an independent investigation into Julián Curo-Churata’s death in ICE custody.
Retaliation warning
Van Hollen warned of an 'apparent attempt to retaliate' against Curo-Churata’s wife after she spoke to The Washington Post.
Death timeline
Curo-Churata died Sept. 29, 2026, in ICE custody in Louisiana after being detained in Maryland in June.
Medical neglect claims
His family claims hospital records list his cause of death as cardiac arrest due to septic shock from ignored medical requests.
Deportation notice
ICE sent Curo-Churata’s wife a deportation notice three days after she spoke to The Washington Post about her husband’s death.
Van Hollen’s demands
Van Hollen requested records on medical treatment, surveillance footage, and timeline of events leading to Curo-Churata’s death.
ICE response
ICE stated Curo-Churata received proper medical care but did not respond to questions about his death circumstances.
The headline
Senator Chris Van Hollen demands independent investigation into Julián Curo-Churata's death in ICE custody and warns of retaliation against his wife.
