Canadian consular officials are pressing for more information from the US government after a Canadian citizen died while in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a Florida detention center this week.

The death of Johnny Noviello, 49, came as ICE agents have made sweeping arrests across the United States as part of President Trump’s crackdown on immigration. The cause is under investigation.

Seven individuals have died while in ICE custody so far in 2025, compared to the 12 recorded in 2024, according to the agency. Congress requires ICE to report all deaths within its custody, and local officers and agents must carry out a review into the circumstances surrounding each case.