Advocates Say Salvadoran Man’s Death at Delaney Hall Was Preventable Due to Medical Neglect

Immigration advocates say that Lopez-Cornejo told his mother on Friday that he hadn't been receiving his proper medication for diabetes, high blood pressure and seizures.

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Relatives and immigration advocates are demanding accountability following the death of a man from El Salvador held at Delaney Hall, asserting the fatality could have been prevented through proper medical care. The case has intensified scrutiny on conditions within the detention facility and treatment protocols for individuals with serious health conditions.

According to immigration rights groups, Lopez-Cornejo contacted his mother on Friday to report he was not receiving prescribed medications for diabetes, high blood pressure and seizures. The complaint about withheld treatment came shortly before his death, raising questions about medical oversight and adherence to healthcare standards at the facility.

The family’s push for accountability underscores broader concerns about medical care in immigration detention settings nationwide. Advocates are calling for a thorough investigation into whether proper protocols were followed and what systemic failures may have contributed to the outcome.

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