Trump Administration Resumes Immigrant Family Detention in Texas Facilities

The controversial practice, largely halted under the Biden administration, has been reinstated with families detained in private facilities, sparking significant opposition from advocates.

• Fourteen immigrant families, including children as young as one, are currently detained at the Karnes County Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
• Families detained include individuals from Colombia, Romania, Iran, Angola, Russia, Armenia, Turkey, and Brazil, with some having lived in the U.S. for up to a decade.
• The practice, previously curtailed under the Biden administration, has drawn sharp criticism from medical professionals, human rights advocates, and legal experts for its harmful effects on children and families.
• The Karnes facility, operated by private prison corporation Geo Group, has a capacity of 1,328 people and is under contract with the federal government until 2029, generating significant revenue.
• A second detention facility in Dilley, Texas, run by CoreCivic, will also house immigrant families, with both centers representing a return to policies widely condemned during prior administrations.

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