Pediatrician Exposes Child Abuse at Dilley Detention | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

A pediatrician joins Congressman Joaquin Castro on a harrowing visit to the Dilley detention center in Texas, exposing conditions she calls child abuse and a human rights violation — with at least seven children already dying while detained or shortly after release. She details heartbreaking cases: a child with PTSD, one who attempted suicide, and another with autism whose condition deteriorated so severely he couldn’t go outside. Systemic failures include starvation, dehydration, and unvetted staff. This is the first time a doctor has accompanied Castro, underscoring the severity of the…