Democrats urge DHS to shut down Dilley immigration detention center
Summary
More than 110 Democratic members of Congress, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, have asked the Department of Homeland Security to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. The center, which holds immigrant families with children, has faced criticism for poor conditions, such as bad food, inadequate medical care, and constant lighting.Key Facts
- The Dilley center is the only family immigration detention facility in the U.S.
- It was closed during the Biden administration but reopened last year under President Trump’s immigration policies.
- Democrats describe the center as a "trailer prison" that detains families with children who have not committed any crimes.
- Reports accuse the facility of having food contaminated with worms and mold and water that makes detainees sick.
- Families describe lights staying on all night and a lack of proper education and medical care, causing depression and suicidal thoughts among children.
- A specific case mentioned involved a boy with appendicitis who was not taken to the hospital quickly enough.
- The Department of Homeland Security disputes these allegations, saying detainees receive timely and appropriate medical care.
- Immigrant advocates and lawmakers have raised concerns about conditions at the center for several years.
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