Governor Greg Abbott and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting detailed information on DHS’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program known as Operation Phalanx. DHS’s request for Aerial Detection, Situational Awareness and Monitoring Capability support for… Read more »
As Feds Plan to Cut Border Monitoring, Texas Officials Ask Why
Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat, pressed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday to explain why the agency plans to reduce its aerial surveillance on the Texas-Mexico border.
In a letter to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, the lawmakers said the cut to a… Read more »
DHS Makes Cuts in Border Security Operation
AUSTIN- Governor Abbott is demanding answers again from the Department of Homeland Security. He said he’s concerned about cuts to a border security operation.
An operation dedicated to border security from the sky is getting fewer resources than in years past. A letter signed by Governor Abbott and Congressman Henry Cuellar asks DHS why they… Read more »
Abbott, Cuellar chide Obama administration over aerial border resources
TOM BENNING
Updated at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with comment from DHS.
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has teamed with a Democratic congressman to chide the Obama administration over apparent cuts the feds are requesting in aerial surveillance operations along the Texas-Mexico border.
Abbott, a Republican, and U.S. Rep.… Read more »
Texas governor, congressman question federal plan to slash aerial surveillance on border
JULIAN AGUILAR
Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat, pressed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday to explain why the agency plans to reduce its aerial surveillance on the Texas-Mexico border.
In a letter to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, the… Read more »
US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador
The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington, D.C. says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.
His Central American country is a "destination for migrants of all types," and Costa Rica's immigrant population includes up to 120,000 American expatriates,… Read more »
Dem. Congressman: 40,000 Cuban Asylum Seekers Could Arrive in Coming Months
As many as 40,000 Cubans seeking asylum could cross the southern U.S. border in the coming months.
by CAROLINE MAY
As the U.S. and Cuba move toward more normalized relations, Central America has already experienced an influx of Cubans seeking to migrate northward, seeking political asylum in the U.S. The… Read more »
The Afghanistan Veterans organization gathered to protest against the arrival of Cuban migrants. They say their needs need be heard. “The Veteran’s Association President said he’s motivated in the support he’s received from Congressman Henry Cuellar.”
http://www.mylaredofox.com/2016/01/27/veterans-protest-arrival-of-cuban-migrants/
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EDITORIAL: Reform immigration law that lets Cubans walk into Texas
We all know that the Cold War has long waned and that the United States’ relationship with Cuba is markedly improved, even allowing the American flag to be flown in Havana at our newly opened embassy there, and drawing Pope Francis to both countries last September where he urged reconciliation.
Therefore we don’t… Read more »
Thousands of Cuban Refugees Crossing US Border
BILL HOFFMAN
A new crush of Cuban refugees is expected to swarm the United States border in Texas over the next several days.
KRGV-TV reports that at least 7,000 men, women and children will seek entry through the Port of Entry in Laredo and at the Hidalgo International Bridge in Hidalgo.
Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat… Read more »
