1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

I’m reaching out in response to reports indicating EMS crews have been dispatched to Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas at least 11 times since September for children in medical distress. Kids have required medical attention for a variety of issues, including high fever, lethargy, struggling to breathe, and choking on their own vomit. Holding children in a prisonlike setting is causing physical and mental harm and neglect. There is absolutely, unequivocally no appropriate way to detain a child. I’m ashamed by our country’s treatment of this vulnerable population on top of deporting them to unfamiliar and potentially dangerous situations. I don’t have any power to improve these conditions, but you do. I urge you to speak up, spread awareness and take action against ICE’s inhumane treatment of our fellow human beings.