A Canadian citizen, 49-year-old Johnny Noviello, died on June 23 while being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florida. His death is the ninth in ICE custody this year. This latest tragedy, the fourth to happen in a Florida facility, has led Canadian officials to urgently request more information.
The incident raises serious doubts about ICE’s claims that it provides safe and humane conditions for detainees. Noviello first came to the United States in 1988 with a legal visa. Three years later, he became a permanent resident, obtaining a green card. However, his legal status was jeopardized after he was convicted of multiple crimes in Volusia County, Florida.
