Chinese man dies in ICE custody, raising serious concerns

In the Northern Mariana Islands, Lianyong Wei, a 51-year-old Chinese man, died on August 23, 2026, after being taken into ICE custody. Wei was arrested on August 21 for alleged assault and was found unresponsive during a routine check. He was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after. The cause of death is under investigation, and the Chinese government is seeking answers regarding the incident.