Pedro Pascal, Natasha Lyonne Lead Call to Close Texas ICE Center
A broad coalition of actors, musicians, medical professionals and advocacy groups has asked for the immediate closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. The petition argues that family detention causes harm to children and demands systemic change.
High-profile signatories
Many entertainers joined the effort. Among them are Jane Fonda, Pedro Pascal and Natasha Lyonne.
- Other notable signees include Diego Luna, Tatiana Maslany, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Wunmi Mosaku.
- Additional supporters range from Ava DuVernay and Jodie Foster to Ben Stiller and Spike Lee.
- Public figures such as Madonna, Keke Palmer and Mark Ruffalo also added their names.
Medical experts, activists and organizations
The petition includes hundreds of doctors and child-health specialists. It also lists advocacy groups and nonprofits.
- Signatory organizations include Oxfam America and Amnesty International USA.
- Other groups named are the National Coalition to End Family and Child Detention and Detention Watch Network.
- Local and national organizations such as Children’s Defense Fund-Texas joined the effort.
Allegations and recent incidents
Signers cite reports of illness, neglect and mistreatment inside the facility. They say conditions violate basic health and safety standards.
The case of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos drew major attention. He and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were moved to the center and later released on February 1.
Protests and numbers
Demonstrations have taken place near and inside the site since late January. Human-rights advocates and federal officials report fewer families are now held there.
The online petition has grown rapidly. It now lists more than 218,000 verified signatures.
Demands and targets
The petition calls for an end to child and family detention at Dilley. It asks CoreCivic and federal leaders to close the facility immediately.
Named addressees include CoreCivic, former President Donald Trump, ICE Director Todd Lyons and now former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Filmogaz.com requested comment from DHS, but received no response.
Calls for reform
Signers demand children be returned to homes and communities. They also seek transparency, accountability and wider systemic reform to prevent future abuses.
Child educator Ms. Rachel publicly supported the petition. She emphasized that children deserve dignity, safety and care.
Who is driving the campaign
Entertainment and advocacy figures helped amplify the message. Pedro Pascal and Natasha Lyonne are among celebrities helping lead a call to close the Texas ICE center.
The campaign combines celebrity attention with medical expertise and grassroots organizing. Its backers say that mix aims to pressure decision-makers to act.
