Community Outcry Follows Death of Chinese National in ICE Custody
By Editor • September 3, 2026 • 1 min read
The Chinese-American community is reeling from the recent death of Wei Lianyong, a 51-year-old Chinese national, while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This incident, which occurred on August 23 in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), has sparked widespread anger and concern.
The death was not made public until this week, raising questions about transparency from an agency already under scrutiny. The delayed announcement has only intensified the outrage among Asian-Americans, particularly those of Chinese descent.
Community leaders are urging members to mobilize in response to this tragic event. “Asian-Americans, Chinese-Americans, should be very concerned about this and very energized to stop what is essentially an ongoing crisis,” said a community representative, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform within ICE.
Source: www.scmp.com
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