Measles outbreak at Texas ICE detention facility for children
At least two measles cases were confirmed at the Dilley family detention center in Texas, which houses children and parents, prompting a congressman's call to shut it down.
Feb 1, 2026Dilley, TX

At least two confirmed cases of measles have been reported at the Dilley family detention center in Texas, which houses children and parents in immigration detention. A broader measles outbreak is occurring across the U.S. Democratic congressman Joaquin Castro called for the facility to be shut down immediately, citing detention centers as potential vectors for disease transmission.
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- 2 measles cases reported inside Dilley, Texas, immigration detention center: DHS
ABC News·Feb 2, 2026·archived copy
- Source: Measles outbreak reported at ICE's Dilley family detention facility
SA Current·Feb 1, 2026·archived copy
- What we know about measles cases at a Texas ICE detention center
MySA·Feb 2, 2026·archived copy
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