Oregon Family Detained in Texas ICE Center for Over 20 Days

7-year-old girl and her parents await release as detention center faces measles outbreak

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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A 7-year-old girl from Gresham, Oregon and her parents have been detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas for over 20 days after seeking emergency medical care. The family, originally from Venezuela, has a pending asylum case but is being held beyond the 20-day limit set by a federal court settlement. The detention center has faced issues with inadequate medical care and a recent measles outbreak, raising concerns about the family's wellbeing.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by immigrant families seeking asylum in the U.S., as well as the troubling conditions at family detention centers like Dilley. The prolonged detention of the Gresham family, despite their legal status, raises questions about the Trump administration's immigration policies and the treatment of vulnerable populations.

The details

The Crespo-Gonzalez family, including 7-year-old Diana, her father Yohendry, and mother Darianny, were detained on January 16th as they sought emergency medical care for Diana at a Portland hospital. They were then transported to the Dilley detention center in Texas, where they have been held for over 20 days. The Dilley facility has faced numerous reports of inadequate medical care, contaminated water, and psychological stress for detainees, including a recent measles outbreak. The family's lawyers are preparing to file a habeas corpus petition to challenge the legality of their detention.

  • The Crespo-Gonzalez family was detained on January 16, 2026.
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2026 will mark the 20th day of the family's detention.

The players

Diana Crespo Gonzalez

A 7-year-old girl from Gresham, Oregon who was detained with her parents while seeking emergency medical care.

Yohendry De Jesus Crespo

The father of Diana Crespo Gonzalez, who was detained with his family at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.

Darianny Liseth Gonzalez de Crespo

The mother of Diana Crespo Gonzalez, who was detained with her family at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.

Dilley Immigration Processing Center

A family detention center in Texas that has faced issues with inadequate medical care and a recent measles outbreak.

Natalie Lerner

An attorney with Innovation Law Lab who represents the Crespo-Gonzalez family.

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What they’re saying

“What they went through, the legal process at the time, it's not their fault that things have changed. Hopefully, they're able to have the same fate as Liam and his father.”

— Ricki Ruiz, State Representative, Gresham, Oregon (The Oregonian/OregonLive)

“As a physician and with my constituents detained with an active measles outbreak, I need to do everything I can to make sure that they're safe. Holding children is immorality to a level that is disgusting and Dilley should be shut down.”

— Maxine Dexter, U.S. Representative, Oregon's 3rd District (The Oregonian/OregonLive)

What’s next

U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter plans to visit the Crespo-Gonzalez family at the Dilley detention center in Texas this Friday to advocate for their release.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing human rights concerns surrounding family detention centers, where vulnerable children and their parents face inadequate medical care, unsanitary conditions, and prolonged detention despite having a legal pathway to seek asylum. It underscores the need for comprehensive immigration reform and a more humane approach to addressing the complex challenges faced by immigrant families.