ICE Detention Center in Texas Criticized for Alleged Neglect of Sick 2-Year-Old and Family
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro has called for the release of a two-year-old boy and his mother from a family detention center in Dilley, citing concerns about the inadequate care being provided. According to Castro, the boy, identified as Kaleth, is suffering from a fever and is struggling to eat the food available at the facility.
The congressman, a Democrat from San Antonio, expressed alarm over reports of substandard conditions and inadequate medical attention at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center. He pointed to complaints from detainees about mold and worms in the food, which has exacerbated the health concerns of Kaleth and potentially other residents.
In a public statement on X, Castro shared a disturbing account of the family’s experience at the facility. When the boy’s mother asked for assistance with Kaleth’s health issues, the staff allegedly dismissed her concerns, claiming that the boy’s symptoms were “mental” in nature.
This claim has sparked outrage from Castro and other critics of the detention center’s practices. “A vulnerable child at the Dilley trailer prison was suffering and ICE denied their reality and their needs,” Castro wrote, emphasizing the urgent need for change. “It’s shameful and must stop.”
The Dilley facility has faced widespread criticism in the past for its handling of detainees, including allegations of inadequate medical care and unsanitary living conditions. The situation has put a spotlight on the ongoing debate about the use of family detention centers and the treatment of migrants within the US immigration system.
ICE has not publicly commented on the specific allegations involving Kaleth and his mother. However, the agency has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of detainees, particularly children.
As the situation continues to unfold, Congressman Castro and other advocates are pushing for the release of Kaleth and his mother, as well as reforms to address the broader issues of migrant detention and care.
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