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Protesters gather at ICE detention site southwest of San Antonio to protest conditions inside

Though only 10 or so protestors gathered, facility officials refused to allow family members to visit detained relatives.

by Stephanie Koithan July 2, 2025July 9, 2025

Though only 10 or so protestors gathered, facility officials refused to allow family members to visit detained relatives.

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San Antonio 50501 group to protest ‘abuses’ at Pearsall ICE detention facility

The protest is in response to the Current’s report on what the local 50501 chapter calls ‘horrid and cruel conditions’ inside.

by Stephanie Koithan June 30, 2025July 8, 2025

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Biden is still separating immigrant kids from their families

From the start of the new administration to August 2022, U.S. authorities have reported at least 372 cases of family separation.

by John Washington and Anna-Cat Brigida, The Texas Observer November 25, 2022December 30, 2024

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Joaquin Castro and Hispanic Caucus Ask to Meet With CEOs Running Immigrant Detention Sites

Sanford NowlinJuly 12, 2020August 17, 2023

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Penned In: COVID-19 Fears and Lack of Legal Access Swirl Around Immigrant Detention Site Near San Antonio

James DobbinsJune 30, 2020March 12, 2025

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Castro, Cuellar Among Three Congress Members Exposed to COVID-19 at Detention Site

Sanford NowlinJune 29, 2020August 3, 2023

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Members of Congress Blast Treatment of Immigrants in Private Detention Sites Near San Antonio

James DobbinsJune 22, 2020August 17, 2023

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Calls for Trump Administration to Release Migrants From Detention Increase Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Julián Aguliar, The Texas TribuneMarch 20, 2020August 17, 2023

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State rejects GEO’s bid to manage psych hospital

SA DAILYOctober 3, 2012August 17, 2023

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Nearly half of all ICE detainees land in private detention centers

SA DAILYMay 17, 2011June 5, 2022