ICE detains mother and daughter in hospital after car crash

A mother and her teenage daughter were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dallas, Texas, after a two‑vehicle collision left them with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police reports indicate the crash occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Interstate 35, prompting emergency responders to transport the occupants to the medical center, where ICE agents subsequently identified the pair as undocumented migrants and initiated detention procedures.

Hospital officials confirmed that the detention was carried out in accordance with federal guidelines that allow ICE to apprehend individuals in medical facilities when they are deemed a flight risk or pose a public safety concern. The mother, identified only as a 34‑year‑old from Mexico, and her 15‑year‑old daughter were placed in a secure wing of the hospital pending a hearing before an immigration judge. Attorneys for the family have requested a postponement of the removal proceedings, citing the patients’ medical condition and the need for continued care. The case remains under review, and the individuals are expected to appear before the immigration court later this month.