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Churchill High School student, father released from Dilley ICE facility, U.S. Rep. Castro says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Samuel Rocha IV , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The student, Emely Charloth Suaza Chambo, is 16 years old and attends Churchill High School.
A local high school student and her father have been released from a family residential center in Dilley. The student, Emely Charloth Suaza Chambo, is 16 years old and attends Churchill High School. She was initially detained on July 12.
S. Rep. Joaquin Castro announced their release on Tuesday.
Castro had visited the facility on July 28 and spoken with Chambo. Details about their detention and release are available from Castro's office. Further information about the circumstances surrounding their detention can be found through official channels, including Castro's news release.
The family has been reunited, with Emely returning to her mother and siblings.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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