Congressman raises concerns about care for sick 2-year-old at ICE family detention center in Dilley, Texas

What is the Dilley facility?

It is the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, an ICE family detention center where children and their parents have been held Variety,Hollywood Reporter,Caracol Radio.

What did Joaquin Castro say about the 2-year-old's situation?

Castro said the boy, Kaleth, had a fever, was not eating the food served at the facility, and was not getting adequate help; he called for the child and his mother to be released Guardian.

Why is Dilley receiving renewed public attention?

Beyond Castro's warning about the 2-year-old, the center is the subject of an open letter signed by celebrities, physicians, and advocates demanding its immediate closure and criticizing reported conditions there Guardian,Variety,Hollywood Reporter.