Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified the father of a 5-year-old boy whose detention in Austin drew criticism from U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, telling CBS Austin that the father and son will remain together in federal immigration custody pending removal.

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