NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A man was found dead in a jail on Long Island Thursday morning, according to the Nassau County Public Information Office.

The man, an immigrant, had been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and was in the jail's custody, according to several officials.

"A death in Nassau’s jail is a tragedy that demands answers," Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow said in a statement. "Bruce Blakeman has turned our jail into a political experiment by putting his political buddies in charge instead of focusing on safety and accountability. I’m calling for a legislative hearing to ensure transparency, responsibility, and justice for all residents, including anyone in our jails.”

The 42-year-old man was found unresponsive and not breathing in his cell at Na

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