In reporting our editorial immigration series last year, we were repeatedly struck by how slow the federal immigration court system worked. Basically, it doesn’t. The average wait time for an immigration hearing for someone accused of entering or being in our country illegally is 900 days, or 2.5 years. Cases are so backed up that defendants incur delays of months and sometimes years.… Read more »

Local governments, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits and religious groups could be reimbursed for tens of thousands dollars spent since last year to address an influx of families and unaccompanied children crossing the Southwest Texas border into the United States. U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, announced Friday that those in border communities like Laredo can soon apply… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today announced that border communities affected by the humanitarian crisis that developed last year as a result of an influx of unaccompanied minors crossing the border into the United States will be eligible for financial reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “As someone who… Read more »

Laredo and other border communities that provided humanitarian assistance related to the influx of unaccompanied minors and immigrant families who poured across the border last year can apply to be reimbursed for expenses. Today, Cuellar will announce in Laredo the changes to the law that will allow cities, counties, churches and nonprofit organizations that incurred unexpected costs… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar announced Wednesday that border communities affected by the humanitarian crisis that developed last year as a result of an influx of unaccompanied minors crossing the border into the United States will be eligible for financial reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Photograph:: Congressman Henry Cuellar alongside McAllen Mayor Jim… Read more »

MISSION, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today announced that border communities affected by the humanitarian crisis that developed last year as a result of an influx of unaccompanied minors crossing the border into the United States will be eligible for financial reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). … Read more »

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Immigrant border surge dips; crossings forecast to rise in summer By MOLLY HENNESSY-FISKE   Despite a decrease in illegal border crossings, summer months are expected to bring an uptick in numbers The number of Central American children and families illegally crossing the southern border, particularly in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, is likely to be smaller this year than last,… Read more »

Providing feedback encouraged at border crossings by Ashly Custer Posted: 03.10.2015 at 8:40 PM U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Field Operation Officials from Hidalgo, Rio Grande City and Roma Ports of Entry declared their commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence through a new PRIDE initiative. “We want to build a culture and character… Read more »

CBP appoints officers to handle border crosser complaints Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 6:43 pm EMILY SIDES | STAFF WRITER    HIDALGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has appointed 11 “professionalism service managers” to take complaints — or compliments — from travelers passing through eight South Texas ports of entry, mandated under the latest law that… Read more »