The kids in ICE detention

March 11, 2026·26 min·2 clips

Ariana, 14, describes her 45 days in ICE detention: 'I have never felt so much fear to go to a place as I feel here.'

This episode investigates the experiences of children detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, featuring firsthand accounts from kids like 14-year-old Ariana who describe fear, depression, and poor conditions. Reporter Micah Rosenberg reveals how families are held beyond legal limits and discusses the political implications as Trump appoints Mark Wayne Mullen to lead DHS.

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