In Texas, Democrats in Congress have visited ICE facilities and reported grim conditions. Representatives Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar have spoken out about the issues they encountered. Immigration officials have denied the allegations made by the representatives.

Castro and Escobar claim to have found numerous examples of problems during their visits. Further details about the conditions and allegations are available from Houston Public Media. The representatives' findings have sparked a response from immigration officials, who have disputed the claims made about the ICE facilities in Texas.