Overview
- Rep. Tony Gonzales posted footage from the Dilley facility showing children using computers, studying and playing, and accused Democrats of grandstanding about conditions.
- Sen. Chris Murphy said the San Antonio Immigration Court was swarmed by ICE officers arresting people after hearings and reported he was blocked from inspecting Dilley and Pearsall despite 24 hours’ notice.
- KSAT noted ICE previously confirmed its authority to arrest immigrants outside court hearings, even for people with pending claims and no criminal history.
- The Department of Homeland Security rejected claims that 5-year-old Liam Ramos was kidnapped or mistreated, saying agents protected him after his father fled an operation.
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she plans to visit the Dilley facility next week to seek answers about Liam’s status and to conduct oversight.