Feb 11, 2026 - News

Houston kids describe life inside immigration detention

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Handwritten note on lined paper saying, "Hello, My name is Susej F. and I am 9 years old. I am from Venezuela. I have been 50 days in Dilley Immigration Processing Center."

Susej F., a 9-year-old from Venezuela who was living in Houston and was detained for 50 days. Photo: Courtesy of ProPublica

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