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Over 900 Kids Detained Beyond 20-Day Limit in Texas

3/14/2026

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Story summary

More than 900 children at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas are held beyond the Flores 20-day limit.
Many detainees are held for over 100 days, prompting shifts in detention benchmarks.
Families report poor conditions, and some detainees allege mistreatment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to expand detention facilities by converting warehouses into centers, facing local opposition over community impact.

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Story summary

More than 900 children at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas are held beyond the Flores 20-day limit.
Many detainees are held for over 100 days, prompting shifts in detention benchmarks.
Families report poor conditions, and some detainees allege mistreatment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to expand detention facilities by converting warehouses into centers, facing local opposition over community impact.