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El Paso Advocates Mobilize to Assist Minnesota Detainees Amid Crisis

El Paso Matters•Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM•Special to El Paso Matters

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As Operation Metro Surge intensified in Minnesota, El Paso organizations like Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center and Estrella del Paso have stepped in to support families seeking information about detained loved ones. The influx of detainees from Minnesota to Texas has created a communication gap, prompting local advocates to establish a hotline for assistance. The situation worsened after the death of a detainee at Camp East Montana, leading to restricted access for families and increased requests for help. Local groups are now coordinating resources to provide legal support and aid to those affected, highlighting the urgent need for a centralized response system.

Key Details: • Estrella del Paso and Together and Free launched a detainee hotline for support. • Camp East Montana in Fort Bliss is the largest detention facility in the U.S. with a capacity of 5,000. • The death of detainee Victor Manuel Diaz on January 6 has caused access restrictions for visitors. • Many released detainees are being assisted by Annunciation House in El Paso to return home.

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El PasoFort BlissCamp East MontanaMarisa Limón GarzaLas Americas Immigrant Advocacy CenterAnnunciation HouseEstrella del PasoVictor Manuel DiazTexas Civil Rights ProjectImelda MaynardDaniel HatoumMinneapolis-St. Paul International AirportTogether and Free

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