El Paso News: ICE Checks at Airports – March 23, 2026

A measles outbreak has been reported at a temporary U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in El Paso, Texas, prompting calls for its closure from Democratic lawmakers. Fourteen cases of measles have been confirmed at the facility, according to reports from the Texas Tribune.

The outbreak occurs amid heightened scrutiny of conditions within ICE detention centers. Recent data released by the Guardian indicates a record number of deaths have occurred in U.S. Immigration custody, raising concerns about systemic failures in healthcare and oversight.

Simultaneously, ICE El Paso announced the completion of a nine-day, multiagency operation resulting in the arrest of 38 individuals identified as being in the United States without legal authorization. During the operation, ICE agents encountered three children at construction sites. The agency did not specify the locations of these construction sites or the children’s current status.

The El Paso Rhinos hockey team secured a victory against the New Mexico Ice Wolves, according to The Rink Live, but this event is unrelated to the ongoing situation at the ICE facility.

As of Monday, March 23, 2026, ICE has not issued a public statement addressing the specific measures being taken to contain the measles outbreak or to address the concerns raised by Democratic officials regarding the facility’s continued operation. The agency has not responded to requests for comment on the reported increase in deaths within immigration custody.