Dilley

city in Frio County, Texas, United States

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Judge orders release of family detained for over 10 months
politics Apr 21, 2026, 1:25 AM
Judge orders release of family detained for over 10 months
  • Hayam El Gamal and her five children were detained in June 2025 after the arrest of her ex-husband for an alleged fatal attack.
  • A federal judge ordered their release after extensive legal battles and health concerns regarding El Gamal.
  • The family's case highlights the complexities of the U.S. immigration system and the ongoing debates about family detention.
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Families held at Dilley detention center decline dramatically
politics Mar 20, 2026, 3:50 PM
Families held at Dilley detention center decline dramatically
  • The average daily population of the Dilley Detention Center has decreased from over 900 in January to about 100 recently.
  • This drop follows increasing public pressure and attention to the conditions faced by detained children.
  • Advocacy efforts are growing, with legislators like Rep. Joaquin Castro pushing for the closure of the facility.
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Hundreds of children endure prolonged detention at Dilley immigration facility
society Feb 9, 2026, 11:25 AM
Hundreds of children endure prolonged detention at Dilley immigration facility
  • Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention facility in Texas.
  • Reports indicate that detainees experience significant emotional distress and dissatisfaction with their living conditions.
  • These prolonged detentions have raised serious concerns about the treatment of families and children in immigration custody.
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Palestinian woman hospitalized after seizure in US immigration detention
military conflicts Feb 8, 2026, 11:15 AM
Palestinian woman hospitalized after seizure in US immigration detention
  • Leqaa Kordia was detained by US immigration authorities during a legal residency meeting.
  • She experienced a seizure while in the Prairieland Detention Center and was hospitalized.
  • The case highlights ongoing issues within ICE facilities and concerns about immigrant treatment.
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Two detainees infected with measles at Texas immigration center
science Feb 1, 2026, 11:26 PM
Two detainees infected with measles at Texas immigration center
  • Two detainees at a Texas immigration detention center were diagnosed with measles.
  • All movement within the facility has been halted, and individuals who had contact with the infected are under quarantine.
  • The outbreak comes amid a national surge in measles cases, raising significant public health concerns.
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