I will not stop until there’s an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas.

“I will not stop until there’s an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas.

Ansari commits to continue pressing for an independent investigation into the death of a Haitian asylum seeker who died in ICE custody.

Press Releases | Media | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari
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I will not stop until there’s an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas.

The candidate commits to continue pressing until an independent investigation into Emmanuel Damas’s death is completed.

Ansari Delivers Floor Speech Demanding Independent Investigation Into Haitian Asylum Seeker’s Death in Arizona ICE Custody | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari
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“I will not stop until there’s an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas. At least 46 people have died in ICE

Ansari vows to keep pushing until there is an independent investigation into Emmanuel Damas's death in ICE custody.

Press Releases | Media | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari
primary · press_release · model gpt-5.4-mini

“I will not stop until there’s an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas... I will keep fighting until the American people know the truth about what is happening inside ICE detention centers.”

Ansari publicly reiterated the commitment to keep pressing for an independent investigation, but this is a demand rather than proof that an investigation has been opened or completed.

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Ansari Delivers Floor Speech Demanding Independent Investigation Into Haitian Asylum Seeker’s Death in Arizona ICE Custody | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 96%

After a “shocking” oversight visit ... sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about conditions for detainees.

A later oversight action shows continued pressure on ICE/DHS, but it does not show that an independent investigation into Emmanuel Damas's death was delivered or resolved.

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Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva Demand Answers from ICE, DHS on Mesa Gateway Facility Conditions
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 73%

"The medical examiner’s preliminary findings make this preventable tragedy even more horrifying. A toothache should never escalate into a fatal medical emergency, especially while someone is in government custody and entirely dependent on detention staff for access to care." ... "This raises serious and still unanswered questions about why Emmanuel Damas did not receive timely medical attention and why repeated requests for care were ignored. In March, my colleagues and I formally requested Mr. Damas’ medical records of care, complaints made to staff, and a full accounting of the circumstances leading to his death. To date, my office has not received the full records, transparency, or accountability that his family deserves."

A May 14 medical examiner update confirmed the cause of death and, importantly, said the family and lawmakers still lacked full records or accountability. That supports continued unresolved status rather than proof that an independent investigation was completed.

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Rep. Grijalva Responds to Medical Examiner’s Findings on Death of Emmanuel Damas | Representative Adelita Grijalva
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 84%