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ICE Detention Center Faces Outcry Over Child Conditions

2/10/2026

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Story summary

Since reopening in March 2025, the ICE family detention center in Dilley, Texas has housed about 3,500 detainees.
More than half of the detainees are children.
Reports of contaminated food and measles outbreaks have emerged at the facility.
Detainees describe poor conditions, including repetitive meals and inadequate schooling.
Some children report emotional distress, including incidents of self-harm and anxiety.

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Story summary

Since reopening in March 2025, the ICE family detention center in Dilley, Texas has housed about 3,500 detainees.
More than half of the detainees are children.
Reports of contaminated food and measles outbreaks have emerged at the facility.
Detainees describe poor conditions, including repetitive meals and inadequate schooling.
Some children report emotional distress, including incidents of self-harm and anxiety.