Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, a 56-year-old lawful permanent resident from Dallas, died at the Rio Grande Processing Center in Laredo after being found unresponsive in his bed. The cause of death is unknown pending an autopsy.
Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubiasdeceased detainee, green card holder, Dallas resident
Estefani Andradedaughter of Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementfederal agency operating the detention facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protectionfederal agency that arrested Andrade-Covarrubias
Department of Homeland Securityfederal agency overseeing detention operations
The facts
Andrade-Covarrubias, 56, was a green card holder and Dallas resident originally from Mexico.12Stated by 2 sources
He was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in June at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo.1
Federal agents determined he obtained his green card status through fraudulent means by failing to disclose a prior arrest.1
He was arrested for theft of property in July 2004.1
He was found unresponsive in his bed at the Rio Grande Processing Center in Laredo on October 17.12Stated by 2 sources
Emergency personnel attempted to revive him but efforts were unsuccessful.2
The cause of death is unknown and an autopsy will determine the official cause.12Stated by 2 sources
He had health conditions including diabetes, hypertension and anxiety.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Federal immigration authorities Andrade-Covarrubias received proper medical care while in custody and was held in safe, secure and humane environments.1
Estefani Andrade, daughter Her father cited his criminal record during the green card application process and received an approved application. He was denied medications for his health conditions.1
Where the sources disagree
Whether Andrade-Covarrubias disclosed his prior arrest during the green card application process Federal agents said he failed to disclose a prior arrest [1]; daughter said he cited his criminal record during the application process [1]
How they headlined it
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Green Card Holder Dies in ICE Custody—Who Was Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias?
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