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USVI: Haitian woman detained in STX dies in ICE custody

May 3rd, 2025 | Tags: USA ICE Haitian woman death detention
The Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix. Photo: VIC
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POMPANO BEACH, Florida, USA- A 44-year-old Haitian woman being held in a Florida detention facility has died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency reported earlier this week.

Marie Ange Blaise was at the Henry E. Rohlsen airport on St. Croix when she was intercepted by Customs and Border Protection officers on February 12, 2025. She was reportedly there to catch a flight to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Unable to find records of permitted entry, CBP reportedly issued Ms. Blaise a notice of expedited removal. Within days, she was transferred to the custody of ICE in San Juan, and then moved to an ICE detention facility in Louisiana on February 21 before being moved to Pompano Beach, Florida on April 5.

Twenty days later, Marie Ange Blaise was dead. According to the ICE announcement, “the cause of death is under investigation.” On Wednesday, however, House Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who serves Florida's 20th Congressional District, said that Ms. Blaise “had been complaining about chest pain for hours,” and was reportedly given some medication and told to rest. “Unfortunately, Marie never woke up.”

Meanwhile, the ICE announcement stated that “all people in ICE custody receive medical, dental and mental health screening and 24-hour emergency care at each detention facility.” Complaints about overcrowding and inhumane conditions, however, have been rising, due to the ramped-up immigration enforcement actions ordered by President Trump. “Some facilities are operating above contracted capacity,” acknowledged ICE spokesperson Mike Alvarez in a statement to the Washington Post.

“ICE is diligently working to decompress these detention facilities while maintaining compliance with federal standards and commitment to humane treatment,” Mr. Alvarez declared.

8 Responses to “USVI: Haitian woman detained in STX dies in ICE custody ”

  • Micky Dee (03/05/2025, 12:02) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is it really necessary, fair or humane to detain human beings who have done nothing wrong? I don't think so. Just because they are from a different station in life, have a little compassion?
  • So sad (03/05/2025, 12:27) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    The inhumane treatment these people receive at the hands of those who are in power is pathetic. I’m so happy to know that one day all kinds of suffering will come to an end. My deepest condolences goes out to her family and friends. Karma will take care of all the powerful who violate the rights of others.
  • J (03/05/2025, 13:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is really sad. Human rights are not a priority in these places. Don’t put your life at risk. It’s not worth it. She is not the first to be denied appropriate medical attention and she won’t be the last.
  • stress (03/05/2025, 14:14) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Poor lady
  • Brainwashed folks (03/05/2025, 16:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If she's entered illegal where's everyone documents that proves your family didn't come here illegally? In this world of idiots you all don't think at ALL. We're not from Africa pure brainwash from the Elites. Passports is to control you if you don't have one you can't travel. It's definitely not land of the free because we're not free to do what we want without getting locked up. How was COVID as an eye opener
  • Oh zywsh (03/05/2025, 16:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    She left her independent free and self Governing Black Governing Country to risk prison deportation, death. Possibly cost monetarily plenty plenty money given to Black exporters arrested and caged by Black law makers within the law.
    Yep...We too heading for the ultimate Independence and freedom to create our Hell.on Earth by example ...arrivals and samplimg of life in these VI post the unfortunate CARICOM arrivals and mass installation.

  • Door Nail (03/05/2025, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why ste you folks asking that she was a victim of b L ack on Black crime as usual.
    We can be called home at anytime anyplace.
    What was her he,alth...people leave their self made hell joke of countries whenever an opportunity arise sick or well . Over there is slways better kn theur minds.Tis so in the free and Indepdndent self Governing Caribbesn island chain..Members of these BVI are pining for such self annihilation right?
  • Unfortunately (03/05/2025, 18:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We will never know the truth about the matter


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