Woman’s hypothermia death after her release by ICE is ruled a homicide

The death of Daphy Michel, a vulnerable asylum seeker from Haiti, has been ruled a homicide by a medical examiner. Michel died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody, found at a Pittsburgh bus shelter. Her death highlights critical concerns about the treatment and welfare of asylum seekers in U.S. detention and upon release.

Michel's family is preparing to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over her death, according to their attorney. The circumstances surrounding her release and subsequent death have raised serious questions about the agency's protocols and responsibilities towards individuals in its care. The attorney's statement indicates a strong belief that ICE bears responsibility for the tragic outcome.

In response, an ICE spokesperson asserted that the agency had no involvement in the woman's death. This statement directly contradicts the family's claims and the ruling of the medical examiner, setting the stage for a potential legal battle. The case underscores the complex and often fraught issues surrounding immigration policy and the humanitarian obligations of government agencies.

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NOTHING to do with this woman’s death.