2-Month-Old in ICE Detention Facility Rushed to Hospital
Summary
A 2-month-old baby, Juan Nicolás, was taken to the hospital from an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. Texas Representative Joaquin Castro is calling for the baby's release from detention after reports of inadequate medical care surfaced.Key Facts
- A 2-month-old baby named Juan Nicolás was staying at the Dilley Detention Center in Texas.
- The baby was hospitalized with respiratory issues after reportedly choking on vomit.
- Representative Joaquin Castro claims the child has been in detention for at least three weeks.
- The baby was diagnosed with bronchitis and later discharged back to the detention center.
- Castro and other lawmakers have raised concerns about the conditions at the Dilley center.
- The Department of Homeland Security and the facility operator, CoreCivic, state that medical care at the center meets high standards.
- Since President Donald Trump returned to office, about 3,800 children have been detained, according to Castro.
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