Reports reveal a shocking increase in the number of children detained by ICE, with accounts highlighting the severe emotional and physical toll on these young migrants. Letters from children detained in facilities, such as the Dilley detention center in Texas, share heartbreaking sentiments, with some expressing feelings of despair and fear as they await uncertain fates. Advocates, including Rep. Joaquin Castro, have criticized the conditions in these centers, calling it a form of child torture, especially as detentions have skyrocketed under current policies. Many children report inadequate food, lack of education, and traumatic experiences, prompting a call for a more humane approach to immigration policies. The rising concern amongst immigrant advocates and the public reflects the urgent need for reform, as families continue to face separation and prolonged detention.