Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced its plan to open a new residential center in Dilley, Texas for adults with children. This center is being built to respond to an influx of adults traveling with children apprehended at the Southwest border. The South Texas Family Residential Center, which should open in early November, will be the fourth facility used by the Department of Homeland Security to detain and expedite the removal of adults with children who illegally cross the Southwest border.
In addition to this planned facility in Dilley, ICE also uses a temporary facility in Artesia, New Mexico, a modified residential center in Karnes City, Texas and a facility in Leesport, Pennsylvania to house adults with children. Initially, the Dilley facility will house up to 480 residents; it will ultimately be able to accommodate 2,400 residents on its 50 acres.
