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Border Report Live: Pilgrimage sets off from WWII-era internment camp to ICE facility
By Sandra Sanchez at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A group that remembers survivors and families held in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II talks about their pilgrimage from a former interment camp to the migrant detention center in Dilley, Texas, where families are being held today.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The pilgrimage from a former Japanese-American internment camp to a migrant detention center in Dilley, Texas, has significant resonance in El Paso , where the city's own history of immigration and border policies continues to evolve. El Pasoans are familiar with the complexities of border enforcement and the human impact of detention policies. This journey serves to connect the historical experiences of Japanese-American families during World War II to the contemporary issues faced by migrant families being held in facilities like the one in Dilley. As the group reflects on the past and its relevance to current events, El Paso residents may consider the parallels between these two periods of history and the ongoing debates about immigration and detention in their own community. The pilgrimage's message of remembrance and awareness may also prompt local discussions about the need for humane treatment and dignity for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A group that remembers survivors and families held in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II talks about their pilgrimage from a former interment camp to the migrant detention center in Dilley, Texas, where families are being held today.
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