# Van Hollen demands ICE death investigation

> Senator warns of retaliation against wife of man who died in ICE custody.
- Title: Van Hollen demands ICE death investigation · The Banner
- Summary: Senator warns of retaliation against wife of man who died in ICE custody. Senator Chris Van Hollen demands independent investigation into Julián…
- Keywords: ice custody, julian curo-churata, veronica ramirez, senator chris van hollen, laurel man, ice detention, medical neglect, deportation notice, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/ice-death-van-hollen-laurel-investigation-KELZT3KUZNEFTDP3ZKDGPDO4BY
- Author: Ashley Clarke
- Published: 2026-11-06T18:29:16.041+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ice custody, julian curo-churata, veronica ramirez, senator chris van hollen, laurel man, ice detention, medical neglect, deportation notice, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Senator Chris Van Hollen demands independent investigation into Julián Curo-Churata's death in ICE custody and warns of retaliation against his wife.