ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
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Key Points:
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) halted all movement and quarantined some migrants at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas after confirming two detainees had active measles infections.
- The facility houses families detained for immigration violations, and ICE Health Services Corps took immediate steps to prevent further spread, including quarantining individuals suspected of contact with the infected.
- Immigration lawyers expressed concern about the health and mental well-being of detainees and cautioned against using the measles cases to restrict inspections of the facility.
- The U.S. experienced a significant measles outbreak in 2025, with over 2,200 cases nationwide and a severe outbreak in West Texas resulting in hospitalizations and deaths.
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