Celebrities, Including Madonna and Pedro Pascal, Demand Immediate Closure of Dilley ICE Detention Center for Children
A coalition of prominent actors, artists, filmmakers, and policy experts has issued a letter calling for the urgent closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. This facility, described as prison-like, is used to detain children and families following Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the United States.
High-Profile Signatories
The letter, directed at the federal government and private prison operator CoreCivic, has garnered signatures from notable figures including Madonna, Pedro Pascal, John Legend, Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo, Brittney Griner, America Ferrera, Elliot Page, and Jane Fonda, among many others.
The signatories emphasize the need for immediate action, stating that the conditions faced by children in immigration detention are unacceptable.
Conditions in Detention
The letter highlights the severe trauma and neglect experienced by children held in these facilities. It cites documented abuses such as denial of clean water, serving contaminated food, inadequate medical care, sleep deprivation, and separation from families. The signatories assert that children should be in educational environments, not detention centers.
“Children held in immigration detention endure trauma, neglect and conditions that violate basic standards of health, safety, dignity and human rights,” the letter states. It calls for systemic change and accountability, urging the federal government to take immediate action.
Growing Scrutiny of Dilley Facility
The publication of this letter comes amid increasing scrutiny of the Dilley facility, which has faced allegations of unsafe conditions. Reports have surfaced detailing cases of measles, contaminated food and water, and severe mistreatment of detainees. The facility gained notoriety after federal authorities detained 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, who was arrested alongside his father during ICE raids in Minneapolis. Images of Ramos, wearing a Spider-Man backpack, went viral, drawing public attention to the issue.
Advocacy from Educators and Public Figures
Ms. Rachel, a well-known educator and entertainer, has been vocal about the dire conditions within the Dilley facility. She has expressed her commitment to advocating for the children affected. “Every child, everywhere, deserves to feel safe, to be cared for, and to be treated with dignity,” she stated. “We can all agree that no child should be locked in an immigration detention center and subjected to these cruel conditions. This is not who we want to be.”
Call to Action
The letter is currently open for public signatures on Change.org, inviting individuals to join the call for the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.
The signatories urge the federal government and CoreCivic to shut down the facility immediately and return children and families to their communities. They demand transparency, accountability, and systemic reforms to prevent such abuses from occurring in the future.
As reported by www.hollywoodreporter.com.
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Published on 2026-03-30 21:45:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk