Congressman Jason Crow Statement on Death at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility
Statement
Issues: Government Operations Immigration
Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) today released the following statement on the confirmed death of Melvin Ariel Calero-Mendoza at the Aurora GEO Group facility, a privately-owned ICE detention center.
"I join our community in mourning the loss of life at the GEO Group's immigration detention facility in Aurora last week. Our thoughts are with Mr. Ariel Calero-Mendoza's family and friends as they deal with this difficult news.
"Since joining Congress, I have used all tools at my disposal to perform oversight of this facility. As soon as my office became aware of this tragedy, we immediately sought more information. As I continue regular oversight, I will see to it that proper protocol is followed."
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