Rep. Jasmine Crockett on visiting 5-year-old held at detention center: 'I am gravely concerned' - MS NOW Reports

[Rhiannon12866]

Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins MS NOW to describe what she witnessed inside a detention facility holding children and families under the Trump administration.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) visited the Dilley, Texas detention center where five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father are being held. Rep. Crockett joins Chris Jansing to detail what she saw at the facility, saying she was "very concerned" about the preschooler's appearance.

After meeting five-year-old Liam and speaking with parents, attorneys, and medical staff, Crockett explains why she is deeply concerned about the physical and mental condition of detained children. She details reports of kids not eating, showing signs of depression, missing school, and being held despite having no criminal records.

Crockett calls out an immigration system that punishes people who were “doing it the right way,” targets families based on race or accent, and ignores the law while claiming public safety. She also outlines what Congress must do next including empowering attorneys, enforcing timelines, and holding rogue agencies accountable.

This is not politics. This is about right and wrong. - Aired on 01/29/2026.

[Irish_Dem]

1. Given the GOP is infamous for child sex rings, I would be very concerned about children in their custody.

[NNadir]

2. I really admire her. She's what's missing in politics, a human being.

[democrank]

3. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is a gem.

Wish we had a lot more just like her.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I sure wish that I had her for my congresswoman. I may be in New York, but I have Stefanik

[byronius]

5. She's awesome.

And the GOP has proven themselves to be bad people and bad Americans.