ICE facility in Texas struggles with measles outbreak

Published February 2, 2026 11:06am ET



Two people being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a center in Dilley, Texas, are being treated for measles infections, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed in a press statement on Sunday evening that the two detainees being held in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were diagnosed with active measles infections over the weekend.

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