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3 South Texas brothers, champion mariachi students, released after public pressure over ICE detention

Castro visited the Dilley facility and said he wants it shut down after the Gamez-Cuellar family was released.

3 South Texas brothers, champion mariachi students, released after public pressure over ICE detention
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Three South Texas brothers detained with their parents were released from ICE custody after public pressure and intervention by members of Congress. The case also drew attention to calls by lawmakers to release other detained families.

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Texas representative who visited the Dilley facility and called for detained families to be released

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Texas representative who spoke publicly about the family's detention

Democratic House candidate who posted a video urging support for the family

ALSO MENTIONED  Madeline Dean, Pennsylvania representative who visited the Dilley facility and spoke at a press conference; Natalie Barragan, Representative who joined Joaquin Castro at a press conference

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Three South Texas Mariachi Brothers Released from ICE Detention

The family detained by ICE was released, and Joaquin Castro commented on its detention and release. Center outlets describe Castro and other lawmakers’ role in the case, while varying in emphasis: some include DHS’s defense of its actions, and Texas Public Radio stresses public pressure and calls concerning other detained families.

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