Canadian Man Dies in ICE Custody in Miami

Johnny Noviello, a 49-year-old Canadian citizen and long-time U.S. permanent resident, died on June 23, 2025, while in ICE custody at Miami’s Federal Detention Center, with the cause of death under federal investigation. Noviello had immigrated to the U.S. as a child and became a permanent resident in 1991. He was convicted in 2023 of drug trafficking and racketeering, receiving a 12-month prison sentence, after which he was placed on probation. ICE detained Noviello in May 2025 for deportation proceedings due to his convictions. Medical staff attempted to revive him after finding him unresponsive, but he was pronounced dead by Miami Fire Rescue. His death, the ninth in ICE custody this year and the fourth in Florida, has heightened scrutiny of medical care in detention facilities and prompted renewed calls from advocacy groups and lawmakers for stronger oversight.