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Frequently Asked Questions about Family Detention

Immigration

Paper Dolls to Free Families Toolkit

February 13, 2026 - As part of the current administration’s broad attacks on immigrant communities, including militarized enforcement, mass deportations, and increased surveillance, ICE has resumed the cruel practice of family detention.

Austin Vigil Demands End to Family Detention in Solidarity with Children Inside Texas ICE Facility

Event comes after United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transferred five-year-old Liam Ramos of Minneapolis to its detention center in Dilley, south of San Antonio, last week.

January 28, 2026 | Texas

Immigration

Tell City Officials in Austin: Protect and Support Families

A recent 911 call in Austin led to the arrest, detention, and deportation of a U.S. citizen child. This incident underscores how collaboration between the Austin Police Department (APD) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is putting children and families at risk and eroding public trust.

January 16, 2026 | Texas

Family Detention: Realities and Resistance under Trump 2.0

On Tuesday, November 18 at 5 pm ET/ 4 pm CT/ 2 pm PT, the National Coalition to End Family and Child Detention invites you to join us for an interactive webinar.

November 18, 2025

Texas | Virtual

Immigration

Tell Congress: End Family Detention Now!

As a result of the huge budget cuts Congress made to life-saving programs like Medicaid and SNAP in its budget reconciliation bill this summer, millions of Americans are losing access to healthcare and nutrition assistance. 

November 13, 2025 | Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions about Family Detention

Paper Dolls to Free Families Toolkit

Austin Vigil Demands End to Family Detention in Solidarity with Children Inside Texas ICE Facility

Tell City Officials in Austin: Protect and Support Families

Family Detention: Realities and Resistance under Trump 2.0

Tell Congress: End Family Detention Now!

CDF-Texas to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Advocates Advancing Youth Well-Being

Jabryn Carston

Advocate for Immigrant Students’ Access to Higher Education in Texas

Loretta Burns

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