She celebrated her 11th birthday in ICE detention. Her wish: that her family could go home
Summary
A family from Punjab, India, has been held at the Dilley immigration detention center in Texas since February after arriving in the U.S. seeking asylum due to religious persecution. The children and parents face health problems and emotional stress, and advocates warn that prolonged detention harms families and violates their rights.Key Facts
- Manpreet, 11, and her brother Guri, 12, are detained with their parents at Dilley, Texas, after a check-in for immigration.
- Their father converted from Sikhism to Catholicism and faced threats in India, prompting the family to seek asylum.
- The family was taken into custody during a routine immigration appointment, not expecting detention.
- Over 5,200 parents and children have been held at Dilley since family detention resumed under President Donald Trump last year.
- Doctors say detention harms children’s physical and mental health, causing issues like anxiety, weight loss, and developmental setbacks.
- The Department of Homeland Security reported measles cases at Dilley, and several children have had serious illnesses.
- Advocacy groups report poor conditions, legal violations, and lasting harm to detained families.
- Some children have stopped playing outside or attending school due to fear and stress inside the facility.
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