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Five-Year-Old Boy Held in ICE Custody | Austin News
A five-year-old boy set to start kindergarten this week is now detained at a Texas immigration facility alongside his father, an undocumented immigrant arrested during a traffic stop — sparking national outrage and comparisons to a past high-profile case. The father, previously deported but re-entered illegally, faces removal proceedings while ICE offers families the option to designate a caregiver or be removed together. The Dilley center provides educational and medical support for children, yet advocates push for its closure. Officials urge illegal immigrants to voluntarily depart via a…
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