By Raul de la Cruz Rio Grande Guardian RIO GRANDE CITY – U.S. Texas Representative Henry Cuellar says an official from Customs and Border Protection has told him the agency does not have enough money right now to build border walls in Roma, Rio Grande City and Los Ebanos. Opposition from the general public to [...]
“Trade-offs” are already paving the way for passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
LatinaLista — When the “official” immigration reform bill finally gets drafted and subjected to congressional debate, the expectation in Latino communities is that it will be a loud and boisterous fight but key elements will be approved in some form — notably The DREAM Act and the fate of 12 million people. Yet, if today’ [...]
Sec. Napolitano’s staff non-compliance with Freedom of Information Act requests results in lawsuit
LatinaLista — Janet Napolitano may be the new head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but recent actions emanating from DHS are proving that old habits die hard. First, there was the worksite raid in Washington that Secretary Napolitano didn’t authorize and now is seeking a review . Now comes accusations that DHS isn’t [...]
A border fence that doubles as a billboard? Why not?
LatinaLista — Last week, Homeland Security had a change of mind about building the infamous Texas-Mexico border fence in Presidio, Texas. A change of mind NOT a change of heart. It seems reality kicked in when it was discovered that the budget was higher than what had been planned for to build this section of [...]
Resistance at US/Mexico border heats up in anticipation of next month’s fence construction
LatinaLista — Today, all eyes are fixed on Washington DC and ears glued for the latest hint at what was discussed at a late-night meeting between Obama and Clinton but the real action is happening outside the Beltway — at the US/Mexico border. Things are heating up and it promises to be a long, hot [...]
Tancredo’s Remarks Cross the “Line” in Insulting Texas Rio Grande Valley Residents
LatinaLista — There’s something inherently wrong when an elected government official insults fellow citizens, regardless of his stand on any issue. By virtue of his political office and power, an elected official should exercise diplomacy when speaking in public. Yet, time and time again, we’ve seen politicians in states like Arizona, Oklahoma and Colorado clearly [...]
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