Inside Dilley: families allege cruel conditions and being treated like criminals

CBS News examines the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, where a Congolese family and other asylum seekers describe harsh conditions—water quality, meals, 24/7 lights—and argue they are being held like criminals despite no criminal liability. The piece notes Olivia, 19, remained detained for months while her relatives were released, questions over Flores Settlement compliance, and calls from lawmakers to shut down Dilley. The center is defended by DHS, ICE, and CoreCivic, which say conditions meet standards, while oversight and access remain restricted for reporters. Olivia’s release and family reunion underscore ongoing controversy over family detention policy.