L.A. TACO published a practical guide for families whose loved ones have died during federal immigration enforcement, and Robert T. Simon of the Simon Law Group is one of the attorneys reporter Aisha Wallace-Palomares turned to for it. The piece counts at least 35 deaths tied to federal immigration agencies in 2026, then lays out what families can actually do in the hours and days that follow: appoint a family captain, send preservation letters to every agency involved, canvass the neighborhood for video before it is deleted, and request detention and medical records.
Simon walks through the two main paths to accountability, suing the individual agent or filing against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, plus a third route against private detention contractors, who do not carry the government’s immunities. He is currently handling cases arising from the administration’s deportation campaign, including the death of Jaime Alanis Garcia after the 2025 Glass House raid. He also tells families to vet any lawyer before hiring, and reminds them they can switch counsel if the fit is wrong. Families weighing a wrongful death claim can start with a free case evaluation from the firm.
- Story: A guide for families of people who die during federal immigration enforcement, covering preservation letters, evidence gathering, consulate support, and the legal routes to accountability
- Attorney: Robert T. Simon, Simon Law Group
- Role: Quoted throughout on legal pathways, preservation letters, neighborhood canvassing for video, and how to vet a lawyer
