“It was made clear every step of the way that the detainees in ICE custody are treated the same as federal prisoners,” Scanlon said, noting that most people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement don’t have a criminal record. The Philadelphia ICE Field Office did not immediately respond to WHYY News’ request for comment. Scanlon’s visit comes less than a month after Parady La, an Upper Darby resident and one of her constituents, died while in ICE custody after being detained and held at FDC Philadelphia. According to ICE, 32 people died in the agency’s custody in 2025, making it the deadliest year since 2004. In its statement on La’s death, ICE said it provides “comprehensive medical care” to detainees, and is “committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure and humane environments.”