A two-year-old boy detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dilley, Texas, is ill and not receiving adequate medical care, according to Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of San Antonio.
The child, identified as Kaleth, is running a fever and refusing meals served at the family detention center, Castro said. When the boy's mother sought assistance from facility staff, her concerns were dismissed as psychological rather than medical, he claimed.
"A vulnerable child at the Dilley trailer prison was suffering and ICE denied their reality and their needs," Castro wrote on social media, calling the situation "shameful." He is pressing for the release of both Kaleth and his mother from the facility.
The Dilley detention center has faced ongoing criticism from advocates and lawmakers over conditions. Detainees have previously reported discovering mold and worms in food served at the site, which has drawn scrutiny from immigration oversight officials.
Castro's intervention adds to mounting pressure on ICE regarding the treatment of children and families held in its custody. The case highlights longstanding complaints about medical care and food quality at the South Texas facility.
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