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News in English (USA) / 09.02.2026 / 03:00

Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns at Texas and Arizona ICE Detention Centers

A significant measles outbreak has been reported at several ICE detention facilities, notably the Dilley family detention center in Texas, where multiple cases have prompted a lockdown and halted all movement within the facility. The outbreak has raised alarms from health officials and sparked demands from lawmakers for answers and action. Immigrants detained, including children, are reported to face poor conditions, compounded by additional health issues such as foodborne illnesses. Congress members are calling for investigations and an end to deportations involving potentially infectious individuals. There are also rising concerns regarding the public health implications of these outbreaks, particularly in light of reported cases in Arizona ICE facilities. The situation continues to evolve as authorities implement quarantines and review the treatment and management of detainees amid these public health concerns.
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