Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, 56, a lawful permanent resident, died Saturday while in ICE custody at the Rio Grande Processing Center in Laredo. He had been detained since June. ICE said the cause of death is unknown pending autopsy results. His daughter disputes ICE's account of his detention reason and medical care.
Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias56-year-old man who died in ICE custody
Estefani Andradedaughter of Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)federal agency holding deceased in custody
The facts
Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, 56, was found unconscious in his bed at Rio Grande Processing Center Saturday morning.13Stated by 2 sources
ICE staff performed chest compressions and called emergency services; he was declared dead about 20 minutes after being found.13Stated by 2 sources
Andrade-Covarrubias had been in ICE detention since June 26, 2026.13Stated by 2 sources
ICE said cause of death is unknown, with autopsy still pending with Webb County Medical Examiner.13Stated by 2 sources
Andrade-Covarrubias was detained at Laredo port of entry because officers believed he obtained legal status fraudulently by failing to disclose a 2004 theft arrest.13Stated by 2 sources
He was in removal proceedings before an immigration judge and was scheduled to appear in court November 2.13Stated by 2 sources
Andrade-Covarrubias had lived in Dallas for decades, raised three U.S.-born children, and worked painting apartments and townhomes.13Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
ICE Andrade-Covarrubias received proper medical care and was seen by medical professionals.13
Estefani Andrade (daughter) Her father disclosed his criminal record during the application process and immigration officials approved his green card application.13
Estefani Andrade (daughter) Medical staff at the facility refused to give him his medications and brushed off his concerns about feeling sick.13
Where the sources disagree
Whether Andrade-Covarrubias disclosed his 2004 theft arrest during the green card application process ICE says he failed to disclose it [1,3]; his daughter says he did disclose it and it was approved [1,3]
How they headlined it
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Dallas man who died in Laredo ICE facility was lawful permanent resident
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