Washington, Feb. 6 -- Congresswoman Maxine Dexter issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that she is escorting the Crespo-Gonzalez family back to Oregon. The family was detained last month while bringing their sick seven-year-old to urgent care and then taken to the nation's largest family and child detention facility located in Dilley, Texas. Their release came after Dexter traveled to Texas to advocate for the family and conduct oversight at the South Texas Family Residential Center.
"I'm filled with joy that our Oregon family is coming home and yet outraged for the many other children and families who remain imprisoned by our government. Detention of children and families is...