A Chinese woman has died while in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol Station in Yuma, according to Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The woman, who remained unidentified, died by suicide after overstaying a B1/B2 visitor visa. Jayapal criticized CBP for not properly conducting welfare checks to ensure the detainee’s safety. Surveillance footage showed the woman creating a noose and tying it around her neck, but no medical response occurred for two hours after. CBP mentioned that the incident is under investigation, noting that all in-custody deaths are taken seriously. Citing previous incidents in Washington state, Jayapal expressed concern about the treatment of detained individuals in CBP facilities. The agency stated that each holding cell is under constant video surveillance, but privacy constraints limited the ability to observe the incident fully. Full details will be shared as the investigation progresses. Jayapal called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
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