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Migrant kids are being held in a South Texas detention center longer than a court order allows
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Uriel J. García, Alex Nguyen, And Colleen Deguzman , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A specific case involves a 16-year-old from Los Angeles whose family was arrested by ICE in April.
Migrant children are being held at a South Texas detention center for longer periods than allowed by a court order. A specific case involves a 16-year-old from Los Angeles whose family was arrested by ICE in April. The family, who immigrated from Iran over a decade ago, had their permanent legal status revoked.
The teen and his mother are currently being held at a detention facility in Dilley. Further details about the conditions at the facility and the family's situation are available from KSAT 12.
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Category: schools Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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