We need to close Dilley, we need to close these facilities.
Close the Dilley ICE detention facility and other similar detention facilities.
Occurrences
Evidence
After an official congressional oversight visit to Dilley, Pingree said, "We need to close Dilley, we need to close these facilities," and described the conditions as not humane.
Pingree announced that a federal district judge ordered Olivia Andre released from the Dilley ICE processing center by no later than May 8.
Pingree wrote that Dilley "must be closed for good" and said that during the oversight visit she and colleagues met with more than 60 people detained there.
Assessments
Pingree has publicly advocated for closing Dilley, conducted congressional oversight, and helped press for at least one constituent's release, but the promised outcome was closure of Dilley and similar ICE detention facilities. The available evidence through May 2026 shows Dilley remained operating and holding detainees, including after Pingree's visit and statements. A case-specific release order does not amount to facility closure or broader detention-policy delivery. Because she made a serious oversight and advocacy push but the closure outcome has not been achieved, this is best scored as not delivered with an effort badge.