America Is Hurting Little Children Again And MAGA Couldn’t Be Happier ProPublica has released letters from children detained at the ICE Dilley family prison, exposing their fear, prolonged detentions, and poor living conditions. Despite claims of adequate care, children report moldy food, lack of medical attention, and psychological distress. The article criticizes the administration’s policies, comparing them to family separations and highlighting the pressure on families to abandon asylum claims.

• Children detained at ICE’s Dilley family prison have written letters detailing their experiences, including fear, boredom, and a desire to return home.
• Many children have been held at Dilley far longer than the legal limit of 20 days, with some detained for over 100 days.
• Detainees report issues with food quality, with complaints of moldy or bug-infested food and unsafe water.
• Medical care is described as inadequate, with children not receiving necessary medication or treatment for illnesses.
• The article criticizes the Trump administration’s policies, arguing that detaining children is a form of cruelty aimed at pressuring parents to give up asylum claims.
• The Dilley camp is a private prison run by CoreCivic, and unlike earlier facilities, it is not subject to state inspections.
• The case of 18-month-old Amalia Arrieta highlights severe respiratory issues and alleged denial of prescribed medication after hospitalization.