Representative Castro Announces Release of Child and Father from ICE Facility

San Antonio, TX, August 31, 2026 — US Representative Castro has announced the release of a 9-year-old girl and her father from the Dilley Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The announcement regarding their liberation from detention was made by Representative Castro.

The specific details surrounding the case, including the reasons for their detention or the circumstances leading to their release, were not provided in the announcement. The duration of their stay at the Dilley ICE facility was also not specified.

The Dilley ICE facility, officially known as the South Texas Family Residential Center, is located in Dilley, Texas. It is one of the largest detention centers in the United States for families and children apprehended at the border.

Representative Castro’s office has been involved in advocating for individuals detained within the immigration system. The release of a minor and her parent from such a facility typically involves complex legal and humanitarian considerations. Further information regarding the resolution of their case was not immediately available.

The role of the representative in securing the release points to ongoing efforts by elected officials to address immigration cases and advocate on behalf of constituents or individuals in detention. The status of the 9-year-old girl and her father following their release from the Dilley facility remains a subject for potential further reporting as details emerge.

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