Outrage in the US: Two-month-old baby sick with bronchitis in migrant detention center in Texas
A two-month-old baby diagnosed with bronchitis while detained with his mother in a Texas migrant center has sparked outrage after being rushed to the hospital.
In Texas, a two-month-old baby named Juan Nicolás has been diagnosed with bronchitis after being detained with his mother at a migrant detention center in Dilley for over three weeks. This alarming situation was reported by Congressman Joaquín Castro, who highlighted the serious health risks associated with the conditions faced by migrant families in such facilities. The baby was taken to a local hospital but has since returned to the detention center, where, unfortunately, reports indicated he was in an unconscious state.
The detention center in Dilley is currently the only facility in the United States where migrant families are held together, raising concerns about the treatment and living conditions of these vulnerable families. Castro criticized the system, labeling the risks faced by the baby and other detainees as a consequence of what he termed the "monstrous cruelty" of the U.S. Immigration Service. Adding to the tension, a migration judge informed the mother of their impending deportation, although details regarding their destination remained unclear.
This case has ignited outrage across the U.S., drawing attention to the broader issues surrounding immigration policy and the treatment of migrants in detention. Advocates for migrant rights are calling for immediate reforms to ensure the safety and health of families detained under such circumstances, as the story of Juan Nicolás exemplifies the distressing realities faced by countless families seeking refuge or a better life in America.