After visiting the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, YouTube and Netflix creator Ms.. Rachel—who has two decades of experience working with children—delivered 535 packets of letters written by detained children to every member of Congress. She argues that children should be in schools, not in detention centers that she says abuse them, and urges lawmakers to sign a bill ending family detention.

Delaney Hall Visit Highlights Trauma in Detention Centers

According to the source, Ms. Rachel’s trip to Delaney Hall exposed her to families connected to detainees. She noted that the trauma she has witnessed over 20 years directly impacts brain development and overall well‑being. The report says that ICE claims families are not separated, but Ms. Rachel insists children need safe, stable environments to thrive.

535 Letter Packets Delivered to Washington, D.C. Congress Members

The article reports that Ms. Rachel personally handed 535 letter packets to every member of Congress. the letters, written by children currently or previously detained at the Dilley Immigration Detention Center, were intended to give lawmakers a human face to the policy debate. The source notes that her visit to Washington, D.C. was part of a broader campaign for immigration reform.

Celebrity Support Amplifies the Call for Change

Other celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Ethan Hawke, Josh Duhamel, and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino have publicly backed Ms. Rachel’s advocacy. the report says these figures have spoken out about the importance of immigration reform and women’s rights, adding weight to the call for ending family detention.

ICE’s Stance vs. Advocacy Claims

ICE’s statement,as cited in the source, asserts that families are not separated and that parents can choose to be removed with their children or have them placed with a designated safe person . Ms. Rachel counters that children should not be in detention centers, arguing that such environments are abusive and detrimental to their development.

Unanswered Questions About Policy Outcomes

While the source highlights the delivery of letters and celebrity endorsements, it does not specify whether any members of Congress have responded or if any legislative action has been taken. It also leaves unclear how the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas is being affected by current reforms, and whether the proposed bill has a realistic path to passage.