health
February 2, 2026
ICE facility in Texas struggles with measles outbreak
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.
TL;DR
- Two detainees at the Dilley, Texas, Immigration Processing Center have confirmed measles infections.
- ICE Health Services Corps has initiated quarantine procedures to prevent the spread of the virus.
- Measles cases are on the rise globally and in the U.S., with outbreaks often associated with undervaccinated communities.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the MMR vaccine as the most effective protection against measles.
- The Dilley facility is located approximately one hour south of San Antonio.
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