Dilley, Texas

Dilley, Texas, is the location of the country's only operating family immigrant detention center. This facility has become newsworthy due to reports of inadequate care, plummeting detainee numbers, and allegations of restrictive practices. Recent articles highlight concerns about a two-year-old's illness and lack of proper medical attention, as well as a significant decrease in the number of families detained there since early 2025. Parents have described a clampdown, including eavesdropping and confiscation of personal items, particularly children's writings about their experiences. Cases of children, including a 10-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy, being detained have drawn public attention and legal challenges. The detention center's operations and treatment of detainees remain a point of contention and legal debate, raising questions about immigration enforcement policies.