Measles Outbreak Sparks Quarantine at Texas Immigration Facility

Two measles cases have led to a quarantine at an immigration facility in Texas managed by ICE. Amid a national rise in measles cases, all movements at the facility were halted to prevent further spread. The incident sparked criticism of the conditions at the center.

U.S. immigration officials have implemented a quarantine and halted all activities at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas after two measles cases were confirmed among the detainees. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported the incident on Monday, ensuring that medical care is provided for all affected individuals.

The facility, operated by CoreCivic under the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has become a focus of concern due to the ongoing national rise in measles cases. Medical steps have been swiftly taken to isolate and monitor potentially exposed individuals, with operations within the center effectively paused.

Critics, including U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, have pointed to the outbreak as evidence of poor conditions at the facility. The pause also resulted in the cancellation of a planned congressional visit, as the office of Castro promised continued scrutiny over the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)