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Measles outbreak in Texas detention

147 Measles Cases in Texas, Most in Federal Detention Centers

March 17, 2026 Hudspeth County, Texas Texas Tribune
Texas has reported 147 measles cases so far in 2026, with local officials reporting that 108 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County. The outbreak highlights the public health risks of large-scale immigration detention.