In the first quarter of 2025, two migrants died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Krome North detention center in Miami, Florida.
The deaths of Maksym Chernyak, a 44-year-old Ukrainian national, and Genry Ruíz-Guillén, a 29-year-old Honduran national, have raised concerns about possible medical negligence and inadequate conditions at the facility.
The case of Maksym Chernyak
Maksym Chernyak entered the United States on August 24, 2024 under a humanitarian permit.
On January 26, 2025, he was arrested by ICE in Fort Lauderdale on assault charges and subsequently transferred to the Krome Center on February 2.
On February 18, Chernyak suffered vomiting and seizures; he was transported to HCA Kendall Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a cerebral hemorrhage.
He died on February 20. Reports indicate that there was a delay of more than 40 minutes in calling emergency services after the onset of symptoms, which may have played a role in the fatal outcome.
The death of Genry Ruíz-Guillén
Genry Ruíz-Guillén died on January 23, 2025 in the same detention center.
Although details of his death are limited, it is known that he presented confusion and convulsions prior to his death.
The autopsy revealed complications associated with a schizoaffective disorder and the presence of multiple medications in his system.
Experts suggest that he may have suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a potentially fatal condition that can develop in people immobilized for prolonged periods of time.
Conditions at the ICE Krome Center
The Krome detention center has been criticized for overcrowded conditions and poor medical care.
Reports indicate that the facility, with a capacity of 581 people, has housed more than 600 detainees, exceeding its operational limit.
Lawyers and activists have denounced that detainees face difficulties in accessing adequate medical care and decent living conditions.
There are increasing cases of migrants detained in ICE centers who are experiencing serious health problems due to the conditions in which they are detained
Reactions and calls for action
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The deaths of the Chernyak and Ruíz-Guillén migrants have sparked protests and calls for action by immigrant rights advocates.
Organizations such as the ACLU have urged a thorough review of conditions in detention centers and to ensure adequate medical care for detainees.
In addition, demonstrations have been scheduled in front of the Krome center to demand improvements in the treatment of migrants.
The deaths of Maksym Chernyak and Genry Ruíz-Guillén at the Krome detention center highlight concerns about medical care and conditions at ICE facilities.
These cases underscore the need for an overhaul and reform of the immigration detention system to ensure the safety and well-being of people in custody.
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