Stars Unite to Shut Down Texas Detention Center

A coalition of high‑profile actors, musicians, and public figures has united to demand the shutdown of a Texas detention center for families operated by CoreCivic and run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The facility has faced intense scrutiny for reportedly housing children in unsafe and cruel conditions.

Key Concerns

• Basic Necessities: Lack of clean water, poor food quality, and medical neglect.
• Separation from Parents: Children are often separated from their families during detention.
• Health Hazards: Outbreaks of measles, contaminated food and water reported from inside the center.
• Harsh Treatment: Allegations of severe mistreatment of detainees.

Notable Signatories

• Madonna
• Pedro Pascal
• John Legend
• and many others

Petition Objectives

1. Immediate Closure: Urge the federal government to shut down the site at once.
2. Transparency & Accountability: Demand clearer oversight to prevent future abuses.
3. Child Rights Protection: Emphasize that children belong in schools and playgrounds, not detention centers.

The Broader Movement

This petition is part of a larger push questioning the use of private prisons for family detention and advocating for children’s rights across the nation.

Supporters urge anyone who cares about human dignity to sign the petition and press for a swift end to child detention in Texas.