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Protesters Clash with Police Over Detained 5-Year-Old

1/29/2026

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In Dilley, Texas, law enforcement used tear gas to disperse about 70 protesters demanding release of a 5-year-old boy in ICE custody.
The Texas Department of Public Safety deployed riot gear troopers after tensions escalated.
Community organizer Tori Ramirez vows to continue protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) visited the detained child and father, reporting depression and anxiety.

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Story summary

In Dilley, Texas, law enforcement used tear gas to disperse about 70 protesters demanding release of a 5-year-old boy in ICE custody.
The Texas Department of Public Safety deployed riot gear troopers after tensions escalated.
Community organizer Tori Ramirez vows to continue protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) visited the detained child and father, reporting depression and anxiety.