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Celebrities Demand Closure of Dilley Immigrant Detention Center in Texas
Human Rights Concerns at Dilley Facility Highlighted
Calls are growing for the closure of the Dilley Immigrant Processing Center in Texas. The facility has faced numerous reports of abuse, disease outbreaks, and dehumanizing conditions for children and families detained after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Public outrage intensified following a viral image of a five-year-old boy, wearing a Spiderman backpack, being detained, sparking global concern. This has led to a collective demand from various public figures for the immediate shutdown of the facility.
Celebrities' Open Letter and Demands
A powerful group of voices, including Madonna, Pedro Pascal, John Legend, Javier Bardem, and Mark Ruffalo, from entertainment, sports, and activism, have sent an open letter to the US government and private operator CoreCivic. The letter details alleged harsh realities inside the facility, such as unsafe drinking water, contaminated food, lack of proper medical care, and sleep deprivation. It also claims that families are being separated and people are being punished for speaking out. The core message is simple: children should be in schools and playgrounds, not locked behind barbed wire. The letter calls for immediate steps to shut down the facility, reunite families, and implement systems to ensure accountability moving forward.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-31)*
