‘There’s Been Worms In The Food’: Ms. Rachel Details Kids’ Lives In Texas ICE Jail

Ms. Rachel is teaching the adults this time.

The popular children’s YouTuber and advocate appeared Monday on MS NOW’s “The Beat” to share what she’s learned from talking to seven families detained at the now-notorious Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas — the largest detention center in the U.S. for children and families — and it sounds pretty bleak.

Ms. Rachel, who’s real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, began by listing a few, but horrific, conditions detainees have told her they have to endure on a daily basis.

“It’s heartbreaking talking to the kids and their families,” she began. “They’re talking about water that they can’t even drink, that makes them sick. There’s been worms in the food; the food’s rotten sometimes. And what really frightens me is the dangerously inadequate medical care in medical emergencies.”

Accurso pointed out that food, water and access to emergency medical care are “basic human rights,” especially for children.

“We can all agree not to harm and abuse children,” Accurso continued. “It’s not who we want to be. And I’m kind of in shock about what I’m hearing, and I don’t think people really know what’s going on inside of Dilley. And I think if we all know … we can unite over not wanting to harm children.”