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flag A measles outbreak has forced the closure of a Texas immigration detention center, halting in-person visits and legal access.

flag A large immigration detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas, Camp East Montana, has closed to visitors and attorneys due to a measles outbreak, with 14 confirmed cases and 112 individuals in isolation. flag The closure, expected to last until at least March 19 or 20, limits in-person legal access, forcing virtual meetings. flag The facility, housing about 3,000 detainees, has faced prior criticism over overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate medical care. flag Measles, eradicated in the U.S. since 2000, has resurged due to declining vaccination rates and congregate living conditions. flag The facility operates under a $1.3 billion contract with a Virginia-based company with no prior ICE experience. flag U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security have not responded to requests for comment.

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