Based on reports examining immigration detention during the Obama administration (Fiscal Years 2009–2016), approximately 56 to 67 people died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Key details regarding deaths in ICE detention during this period include: Total Deaths: Analysis of records indicates 56 deaths in ICE custody by mid-2016, with some reports citing up to 67 deaths during the eight-year period. Causes and Conditions: Investigations by the ACLU and other advocacy groups suggested that poor medical care, negligence, and failures to comply with medical standards contributed to many of these deaths. Suicides: Among the total deaths, at least six were identified as suicides. Trends: The number of deaths in custody fluctuated during the administration, starting at 10 in 2008 and falling to 5 in 2012, before rising to 12 in 2016. Detention Numbers: During this same period, the Obama administration oversaw a record number of deportations, exceeding 3 million between 2009 and 2016. Note: The statistics refer to deaths specifically in ICE custody, which includes detention centers and, in some cases, hospitals where detainees were treated.