Trending Now - DHS and Activists Call Out Child Detention Practices by ICE

WHO:

Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is advocating for the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.

CoreCivic is the company that maintains the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.

DHS spokesperson criticized Democratic governors Gavin Newsom of California, JB Pritzker of Illinois, and Maura Healey of Massachusetts.

Jose Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national, was charged with the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.

Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is a prominent children’s entertainer.

CoreCivic, the company that maintains the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.

Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, a prominent children’s entertainer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father

WHAT:

Accurso stated, “I see all children as precious and equal,” during her advocacy efforts.

CoreCivic spokesperson Ryan Gustin claimed that the Dilley facility provides "three nutritious meals a day that are often enjoyed by members of our staff."

DHS stated that seven out of ten of the safest cities in the U.S. cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

DHS reported over 33,000 criminal illegal aliens in California’s custody.

Medina-Medina is facing six felony charges, including first-degree murder.

Accurso accused the Dilley Immigration Processing Center of "neglect and child abuse."

Accurso stated, “I am political,” and emphasized, “It’s political to believe that children are worthy of love and care, and that every child is equal, and that our care shouldn’t stop at what we look like, our family, at our religion, at a border.”

CoreCivic spokesperson Ryan Gustin claimed that the facility provides "safe, humane and compassionate care" and that children have access to outdoor recreation areas, including a soccer field and playground, a library, and educational materials.

Ms. Rachel is advocating for the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas

The facility is currently detaining children and their parents

Accurso stated, “We’re trying to get a child out of jail to do a spelling bee”

Accurso mentioned, “It’s political to believe every child is equal”

WHERE:

Dilley Immigration Processing Center, Texas

Minneapolis, where Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were detained

WHEN:

Accurso first became aware of the Dilley facility after the detention of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, specific date not provided.

The Chicago Police Department formally charged Medina-Medina on March 22nd, 2026.

Accurso became aware of the ICE facility after the detention of Liam and his father, specific date not provided

WHY:

Accurso is working with lawyers and activists to ensure that children and their parents are returned to their communities.

DHS accused sanctuary state leaders of releasing dangerous criminals, which they claim puts American lives at risk.

Accurso is working with lawyers and activists to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center and ensure that children and their parents are returned to their communities.

Accurso's motivation is to advocate for the rights of children and to highlight the conditions of children being detained

HOW:

Accurso is contacting children inside the Dilley Immigration Processing Center via video calls to advocate for their rights.

DHS called for sanctuary politicians to honor ICE arrest detainers to prevent the release of criminal illegal aliens.

Accurso is contacting children inside the Dilley Immigration Processing Center via video calls.

Accurso is using her platform as a children’s entertainer to raise awareness and advocate for policy change

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 13:42 UTC)

Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is advocating for the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, where CoreCivic is the managing company. Accurso, who became aware of the facility after the detention of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, emphasizes that “I see all children as precious and equal,” as she works with lawyers and activists to help reunite families. To support her efforts, she is reaching out to children inside the center through video calls to advocate for their rights.

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 11:28 UTC)

In a recent statement, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security criticized Democratic governors Gavin Newsom of California, JB Pritzker of Illinois, and Maura Healey of Massachusetts for their handling of immigration policies. This comes as 25-year-old Jose Medina-Medina was charged with the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, facing six felony charges including first-degree murder. DHS also reported that seven out of ten of the safest cities in the U.S. cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while highlighting over 33,000 criminal illegal aliens currently in California’s custody.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 23:42 UTC)

In a significant development, children's entertainer Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has accused the Dilley Immigration Processing Center of neglect and child abuse, stating that her advocacy is rooted in the belief that every child deserves love and care. CoreCivic, the company that operates the facility, responded through spokesperson Ryan Gustin, who insisted that they provide safe and humane care, highlighting the center's recreational and educational resources for children. Accurso is actively working with lawyers and activists to close the center and is reaching out to children inside via video calls to support their return to their communities.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 21:37 UTC)

Today, children's entertainer Ms. Rachel is calling for the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, where children and their parents, including five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, are currently being detained. She expressed her concern by stating, “We’re trying to get a child out of jail to do a spelling bee,” emphasizing the need for equal treatment of all children. Using her platform, Accurso aims to raise awareness about the rights of children and the conditions they face while in detention.