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16-year-old girl detained by ICE on way to church, US Rep. Joaquin Castro says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Sonia DeHaro , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 16-year-old girl, a student at Churchill High School, is being held at the Dilley detention facility.
A local high school student was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on her way to church. The 16-year-old girl, a student at Churchill High School, is being held at the Dilley detention facility. Her father, who worked at the Hilton Garden Inn, was also detained when he arrived to pick her up.
The girl and her father are awaiting the outcome of their asylum case. US Rep Joaquin Castro reported the detentions in a Facebook post. Further details are available from KSAT, which has reached out to ICE for comment and will update the story with any response received.
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Category: schools Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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