Teen Asylum Seeker Released After Detention | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

A teenage girl and her father, detained by ICE while her asylum case was pending, have been released after advocacy by Congressman Joaquin Castro — the teen was even picked up on her way to church. Both were held at the controversial Dilley facility in Texas, where they faced emotional hardship, including the girl’s reported depression. Castro condemned their detention as unjust and vowed to push for closing the facility and protecting all children in immigration custody. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…