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ICE Detains 3,800 Children, Sparks Outrage Over Conditions

2/12/2026

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained more than 3,800 children, including infants.
The Dilley facility and other sites reportedly provide limited medical care and scarce resources.
U.S. President Donald Trump is challenging the Flores Settlement Agreement, drawing outrage from activists and educators.
In Minneapolis, federal agents have abducted at least seven students this year.
One boy died shortly after his mother was taken by ICE.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained more than 3,800 children, including infants.
The Dilley facility and other sites reportedly provide limited medical care and scarce resources.
U.S. President Donald Trump is challenging the Flores Settlement Agreement, drawing outrage from activists and educators.
In Minneapolis, federal agents have abducted at least seven students this year.
One boy died shortly after his mother was taken by ICE.