Lorenzo Antonio Batrez Vargas

Lorenzo Antonio Batrez Vargas was a 32-year-old Hispanic man who tragically passed away on August 31, 2025, while in the custody of ICE at Mountain Vista Medical Center. His death has raised alarm as it marks a record number of migrant fatalities under ICE custody, with 14 reported deaths in 2025 alone. Batrez was arrested in July 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, facing charges including aggravated assault and illegal evasion of authorities. He had a history of arrests for driving under the influence and was on probation at the time of his death, which is currently under investigation.