Texas ICE Facility Quarantined After Measles Cases Among Detainees

Illegal alien detainees at a South Texas facility tested positive for measles, leading to a quarantine.

Published on Feb. 2, 2026

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Two illegal aliens detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, tested positive for measles, prompting the facility to be placed under quarantine. The contractor-run detention center houses undocumented immigrants awaiting immigration proceedings.

Why it matters

Measles outbreaks in confined settings like detention centers can spread rapidly, posing a public health risk. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the health and safety of undocumented immigrants in ICE custody.

The details

After two detainees tested positive for measles, the South Texas Family Residential Center, a contractor-run ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas, was placed under quarantine. The center houses illegal aliens awaiting immigration proceedings.

  • The positive measles tests were confirmed on February 2, 2026.

The players

South Texas Family Residential Center

A contractor-run ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas that houses illegal aliens awaiting immigration proceedings.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing public health challenges of housing undocumented immigrants in detention facilities, where communicable diseases can spread rapidly. It raises questions about the medical care and disease prevention protocols in place at these facilities.