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Texas Senate Bill Considers Family Detention Facilities for Immigrants

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Bryan Hughes

A bill by Texas State Sen. Bryan Hughes has gotten national attention. Supporters say the bill that defines detention conditions for some immigrant families is necessary; detractors say such facilities amount to "baby jails."

Listen below to Mark Haslett's report.

Mark Haslett has served at KETR since 2013. Since then, the station's news operation has enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards.