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ICE Detains Mother and Daughter Amid Immigration Controversy

3/21/2026

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Tania Warner and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for nearly a week.
They were moved to Dilley processing center in Texas.
Warner says they were asked to "self-deport" despite holding valid immigration paperwork.
Dilley has faced criticism for inhumane conditions, though Warner notes mattresses.
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez advocates for their release, and Heather Neufeld notes challenges in securing detainees' release from ICE.

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Story summary

Tania Warner and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for nearly a week.
They were moved to Dilley processing center in Texas.
Warner says they were asked to "self-deport" despite holding valid immigration paperwork.
Dilley has faced criticism for inhumane conditions, though Warner notes mattresses.
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez advocates for their release, and Heather Neufeld notes challenges in securing detainees' release from ICE.