Fear and broken families: Inside a Texas ICE detention centre
Summary
Since President Trump took office again in January 2025, arrests of migrants in the U.S. have increased. Many families, including young children, are held in large detention centers in Texas, where conditions and rising deaths have raised concerns.Key Facts
- Over 610,000 people have been detained by ICE in under two years during President Trump’s second term.
- In August 2026 alone, nearly 51,000 arrests were made, the highest monthly total so far.
- Texas has the largest family detention center in Dilley, holding up to 2,400 parents and children.
- More than 6,200 minors, including at least 500 very young children, have been detained since January 2025.
- Families report harsh living conditions and limited healthcare access in detention centers.
- At least 57 people have died in ICE custody since President Trump’s return.
- Private companies receive large government payments to manage these detention centers, such as $13.1 million per month for the Dilley facility.
- The government plans to spend $45 billion to expand detention capacity through 2029.
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