Johnny Noviello, a Canadian man with epilepsy, died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Federal Detention Centre, Miami, after 40 days of detention. His family is seeking answers regarding his medical care and the circumstances of his death, which occurred amidst a significant increase in ICE detentions under the Trump administration and concerns about the U.S. immigration system's transparency and conditions.
A Canadian man died in ICE custody. Now, his family is searching for answers
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Johnny Noviello, a Canadian man with epilepsy, died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Federal Detention Centre, Miami, after 40 days of detention. His family is seeking answers regarding his medical care and the circumstances of his death, which occurred amidst a significant increase in ICE detentions under the Trump administration and concerns about the U.S. immigration system's transparency and conditions.
Trending- 1 1988: Johnny Noviello moved with family from Quebec to Florida.
- 2 Summer 2014: DEA agents met with a confidential source regarding a drug operation.
- 3 2017: Mr. Noviello charged with drug offenses; pleaded not guilty.
- 4 2021: Mr. Noviello and his father pleaded guilty to racketeering and drug trafficking; Mr. Noviello sentenced to 12 months jail.
- 5 2023: Mr. Noviello convicted of several drug-related charges.
- 6 Earlier this year (2025): Courts agreed to end his community control early.
- 7 May 15, 2025: Mr. Noviello arrested by ICE at a probation office.
- 8 June 23, 2025, 12:54 p.m.: Mr. Noviello found unresponsive at the Federal Detention Centre, Miami.
- 9 June 23, 2025, 1:36 p.m.: Miami Fire Rescue Department pronounced him dead.
- 10 July 8, 2025: ICE data published showing nearly 58,000 immigrants in detention.
- 11 Earlier this month (July 2025): U.S. Congress passed a massive spending bill allocating nearly US$30-billion toward more arrests and deportations.
- 12 July 11, 2025: Article published.
- 13 Coming weeks: Autopsy report expected to be made public.
- Death of Johnny Noviello
- Family's grief and search for answers regarding medical care and detention conditions
- Increased concerns about transparency and due process in ICE detention
- Potential for more deaths as detentions ramp up under increased funding
What: Johnny Noviello, a Canadian man with epilepsy, died in ICE custody at the Federal Detention Centre, Miami, after being detained for 40 days, leading his family to seek answers about his medical care and the circumstances of his death.
When: Died June 23, 2025 (found unresponsive at 12:54 p.m., pronounced dead at 1:36 p.m.). Picked up by ICE five weeks prior (May 15, 2025). Convicted in 2023. Article published July 11, 2025.
Where: Federal Detention Centre, Miami; Miami; Orlando; Daytona Beach (Florida); Quebec (Canada); Montreal (Canada); Atlanta (Georgia); Syracuse University (New York); United States; Canada.
Why: His death is under investigation, with concerns about untreated epilepsy and lack of access to medication during detention. His prolonged detention in a facility with a history of complaints and the overall increase in ICE detentions under the Trump administration are also factors, indicative of a 'massive dysfunction' in the U.S. immigration system.
How: Mr. Noviello was found unresponsive by medical staff, who called 911 and attempted resuscitation. His family is pursuing answers through media and awaiting an autopsy report. His detention was part of a broader immigration crackdown, with ICE housing detainees in Bureau of Prisons facilities due to overflow.