Watchdogs Enter Dilley Detention Center | Bakersfield News

For the first time ever, independent watchdogs are getting direct access inside a for-profit immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas—where families, including babies, are held by ICE. A pediatrician and former U.S. attorney can now show up unannounced, interview detainees, and review records after a federal judge raised alarms over systemic violations of child detention rules. Over 1,500 minors have been detained past the 20-day legal limit in just six months, with reports of frequent medical emergencies and chaotic care. Despite government claims that oversight isn’t needed, these monitors will report directly to the judge—marking a pivotal moment in accountability at this CoreCivic-run facility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5702c4c19564054a