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Ill Colombian Boy Released from Texas Detention After Health Crisis

3/25/2026

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Gael was released from a South Texas immigration detention center after three weeks, during which his health deteriorated.
His Colombian asylum-seeking parents reported that Gael struggled to eat and showed distress.
Elora Mukherjee argued for release on medical grounds.
Advocates criticized the Dilley facility's care after a video call highlighted Gael's urgent medical needs.
The family plans to return to El Paso for Gael's medical care.

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Story summary

Gael was released from a South Texas immigration detention center after three weeks, during which his health deteriorated.
His Colombian asylum-seeking parents reported that Gael struggled to eat and showed distress.
Elora Mukherjee argued for release on medical grounds.
Advocates criticized the Dilley facility's care after a video call highlighted Gael's urgent medical needs.
The family plans to return to El Paso for Gael's medical care.