At Least 2 Measles Cases Confirmed at Texas Immigrant Detention Center

Outbreak prompts movement restrictions as health officials respond

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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At least two detainees at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, have confirmed measles infections, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS said it has stopped all movement within the facility and that ICE Health Services Corps is taking active steps to control the outbreak.

Why it matters

The detention center was already under national scrutiny after holding a 5-year-old Minnesota resident and his father despite an active asylum case. The measles-related movement halt reportedly followed shortly after their release, situating the cases within a broader surge in US measles activity this year.

The details

DHS said it has stopped all movement within the facility and that ICE Health Services Corps is taking active steps to control the outbreak. The report situates the detention-center cases within a broader surge in US measles activity this year, with major outbreaks in multiple states.

  • At least two detainees at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, have confirmed measles infections.

The players

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The U.S. government agency responsible for the South Texas Family Residential Center where the measles cases were confirmed.

Liam Conejo Ramos

A 5-year-old Minnesota resident who was previously held at the detention center despite an active asylum case.

Adrian Conejo Arias

The father of Liam Conejo Ramos, who was also held at the detention center despite an active asylum case.

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The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about the conditions and practices at immigrant detention centers, as well as the broader public health implications of measles outbreaks in the United States.