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Measles Outbreak Halts Operations at Texas Immigration Center

2/2/2026

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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement suspended all activities at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas because two detainees have measles.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the infections and said quarantine measures are in place.
The suspension followed the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father, whose detention had raised concerns.

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Story summary

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement suspended all activities at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas because two detainees have measles.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the infections and said quarantine measures are in place.
The suspension followed the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father, whose detention had raised concerns.