(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/3/2026) — The family of Parady La, who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on January 9th, 2026, will hold a press conference on Thursday, February 5, with community and legal organizations to demand answers and full transparency about the circumstances of his detention and death. The ACLU of Pennsylvania will announce the filing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on behalf of the La family. Together, the La family, ACLU-PA, and immigrant rights advocates will call for the immediate release of records, video footage, and relevant policies to help uncover the truth about Mr. La’s treatment in ICE custody—and to demand an end to immigrant detention centers and escalating terror in our communities.
WHAT: Press conference with the family of Parady La, ACLU of Pennsylvania, and immigrant rights organizations to correct the public record, share family demands, and announce a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding Parady La’s death in ICE custody.
WHEN: Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM
WHERE: Federal Detention Center (FDC Philadelphia), 700 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
WHO: Parady La family members, Jazmine La (daughter) and Meghan Morgan (wife), Victoria Peña-Parr from ACLU of Pennsylvania, Shalanda Wright from Philadelphia Community Bail Fund, Nancy Nguyen from VietLead, and Vivian Chang from Asian Americans United
WHY: Parady La, 46, died on January 9, 2026, three days after being detained by ICE at FDC Philadelphia. His family and advocates are demanding transparency, accountability, and systemic changes to prevent future in-custody deaths.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Speakers and family members available for interviews following the press conference.
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CONTACT: Elena Emelchin Brunner, elena.emelchin@aaunited.org; Jasmine Rivera,jasminerivera@paimmigrant.org; Cambriae Lee, media@aclupa.org.
