In Pennsylvania, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office ruled the death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian asylum seeker recently released by ICE, as a homicide, indicating the death was caused by the actions of another individual. Michel had been detained by the Department of Homeland Security and suffered from untreated severe mental health issues and a significant language barrier.

The case raises questions about ICE's detention and release procedures and their adequacy in protecting vulnerable detainees. The dispute involves the Department of Homeland Security's responsibility and the medical examiner's findings.

The next procedural steps remain unclear as investigations continue.