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Rep. Castro call for release of 9-year-old girl and father from ICE custody after DPS stop
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case involves a 9-year-old girl named Katherine and her father, Jesús Bracho, a mechanic.
A local incident involving a father and daughter has prompted a call for action from Rep. Joaquin Castro. The case involves a 9-year-old girl named Katherine and her father, Jesús Bracho, a mechanic.
They have been held in ICE custody for over a month at a facility in Dilley. The circumstances of their detention began with a stop by Texas DPS. Further details on this incident are available from WOAI News 4, including Rep.
Castro's response to the situation and the events that led to their detention.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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