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Ms. Rachel Campaigns Against Alleged Child Abuse at Dilley Center

3/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, campaigns to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
Accurso alleges the facility neglects and abuses detained children, citing video calls with 9-year-old Deiver Henao Jimenez.
CoreCivic, the center's operator, disputes the allegations, saying they provide safe care and amenities.
Her activism has drawn scrutiny after backlash for liking an antisemitic comment online, with protests and reform calls at Dilley.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, the U.S. faced backlash over family separations at the border, with over 2,600 children reported separated from their families. Activist groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, highlighted the poor conditions at facilities like the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, which housed around 1,735 detainees. Rachel Griffin Accurso's campaign continues to spotlight these issues, potentially influencing future immigration policies.

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Story summary

Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, campaigns to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
Accurso alleges the facility neglects and abuses detained children, citing video calls with 9-year-old Deiver Henao Jimenez.
CoreCivic, the center's operator, disputes the allegations, saying they provide safe care and amenities.
Her activism has drawn scrutiny after backlash for liking an antisemitic comment online, with protests and reform calls at Dilley.

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