In Texas, migrant children are being held at a family detention center in Dilley for extended periods. According to federal data, many have been detained for 100 days or more. This exceeds the typical 20-day limit.

Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the situation, including the conditions at the center and access to legal information. They are also questioning the continued detention of families. Further details on this situation are available from the Texas Standard, which reported on the issue in its August 13, 2026, edition.