Madonna, Pascal, and Others Demand Closure of Texas ICE Detention Center

Madonna, Pedro Pascal, Ms. Rachel, John Legend, and Javier Bardem, among others, joined the petition. The letter, addressed to the federal government and the private company CoreCivic, denounces the conditions in the detention center, calling them inhumane. The Dilley center, located in Texas, has been criticized for its conditions and the treatment of detainees. The initiative seeks to end the detention of children and families in such centers.

The document emphasizes cases of medical neglect, lack of clean water, spoiled food, and the separation of children from their families. The letter also denounces the denial of access to legal counsel and retaliation against families protesting the conditions. These abuses have been documented in court filings and have generated growing public concern.

Ms. Rachel, a popular figure in the educational field, has expressed her concern about the conditions in Dilley. In a statement, Ms. Rachel stated that all children deserve to feel safe and be treated with dignity. Her participation in the campaign has generated greater public interest in the situation of detained immigrant children. Her call to action resonates with the need to protect children's rights.

The publication of the letter and the list of signatories comes at a time of increasing scrutiny of the detention center. Several reports have revealed unsafe conditions, including cases of measles, contaminated food and water, and inadequate medical care. The case of Liam Conejo Ramos, a child detained with his father, attracted public attention and highlighted the situation. The campaign seeks to generate systemic change and demand accountability.

The petition demands transparency, accountability, and systemic reforms to prevent future abuses in detention centers. The signatories urge the federal government and CoreCivic to close the Dilley center immediately. In addition, they call for children and families to be returned to their homes and communities. The campaign continues to collect signatures on Change.org, with the goal of protecting children and their families.