Criminal illegal alien passes away in ICE custody

LOS ANGELES - Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico previously convicted of possession of a controlled substance and theft, passed away on March 25, 2026, at 9:29 p.m. Ramos was being held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center when security staff discovered him unconscious and unresponsive. Staff immediately initiated life-saving procedures, and he was taken to Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, California, where he was pronounced deceased.

Ramos was arrested by the Redondo Beach Police Department on May 6, 2025, for possession of a controlled substance and theft of personal property. He was convicted by the Superior Court of Los Angeles on August 21, 2025. Then, on February 23, 2026, ICE arrested Ramos during a targeted law enforcement operation in Torrance, California and transferred him to the Adelanto detention center.

On arrival at Adelanto, Ramos received a complete health and physical evaluation during his intake screening Feb. 24. ICE identified several medical issues, including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. He received constant medical care while he was in custody, including daily medication to treat his illness.

On March 25, 2026, Adelanto security staff observed Ramos unconscious and unresponsive in his bunk. They immediately called onsite medical staff, who initiated life saving measures, including CPR. Staff also immediately called emergency services, who swiftly responded to the scene and initiated advanced life support interventions. Ramos was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Consistent with ICE policy, ERO notified the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the DHS Office of Inspector General, and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility via the Integrity Coordination Center. ERO has notified the Mexican consulate which is assisting in locating his next of kin or other designated contact in accordance with international and domestic laws.

ICE makes official notifications to Congress, nongovernmental organization stakeholders, and the media upon official reports of in-custody alien deaths and posts news releases with relevant details on ICE's public website. You may access this information in ICE.gov's Newsroom. Congressional requirements described in the DHS Appropriations Act of 2018 require ICE to publicize all reports regarding in-custody deaths within 90 days. These reports reside on ICE.gov's Detainee Death Reporting page.

ICE is committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments. Comprehensive medical care is provided from the moment individuals arrive and throughout their stay. All people in ICE custody receive medical, dental, and mental health intake screenings within 12 hours of arriving at each detention facility; a full health assessment within 14 days of entering ICE custody or arrival at a facility; access to medical appointments; and 24-hour emergency care. At no time during detention is a detained alien denied emergency care.