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Gonzales Defends Dilley Center Amid Transparency Concerns

1/24/2026

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Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, defended the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, saying children have access to education and recreational activities.
He accused Democrats of misrepresenting the situation, not visiting centers during the Biden administration, and grandstanding now.
Gonzales shared a video showing children engaged in activities to counter claims of inhumane treatment.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said he was denied entry to the facility, signaling a lack of transparency.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, defended the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, saying children have access to education and recreational activities.
He accused Democrats of misrepresenting the situation, not visiting centers during the Biden administration, and grandstanding now.
Gonzales shared a video showing children engaged in activities to counter claims of inhumane treatment.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said he was denied entry to the facility, signaling a lack of transparency.