MISSION, RGV – Canada’s population is 35 million and in 2013-14 the country sent 28,304 of its students to study in the United States. Mexico’s population is 122 million and in 2013-14 it sent 14,779 students to study in the United States. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar wants to reduce this disparity and have more student exchanges between the U.S. and Mexico. He has added language to an… Read more »

Businessman and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday, said people will find out soon if he has evidence about his claim that the Mexican government is sending its criminals into the United States. “You may have proof very soon. All you have to do is speak to some of the border people. Some of the border people told… Read more »

Following controversial comments on illegal immigration, Donald Trump is making his way to South Texas. The republican presidential candidate will be in Laredo tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 as part of his Texas-México border tour. Trump will address media and members of law enforcement including Border Patrol, ICE, Laredo PD and DEA. A FOX 2 news crew will also be in attendance. We’ll… Read more »

Activistas y miembros de los grupos LULAC pro derechos de latinos, convocaron a la comunidad entera a una manifestación pacífica hoy frente al aeropuerto, para darle la “bienvenida” a Donald Trump. “Hacemos un llamado a los dreamers, a quienes han peleado por sus derechos migratorios, a quienes les han separado sus familias, a veteranos de guerra y a todos los que estén en desacuerdo… Read more »

Argumentando que las “ciudades santuario” son un refugio para criminales, la Cámara de Representantes, bajo control republicano, prepara para hoy jueves  el voto de una medida que eliminaría los fondos para jurisdicciones que se nieguen a colaborar con las autoridades de inmigración.   A raíz de la muerte de la joven Kathryn Steinle en San Francisco (California) el pasado… Read more »

    Action 4 News anchor Eddie Flores spoke with Rep. Henry Cuellar,… Read more »

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump paid a visit to the U.S-Mexico border Thursday, where he refused to apologize to those he offended when he suggested that many of those who have entered the country illegally are “rapists.” “They weren’t insulted,” Trump said, “because the press misinterprets my words.” Trump said Thursday he was “treated very nicely” during his visit to… Read more »

House Republicans passed legislation on Thursday that would deny federal funds to sanctuary cities. The bill, passed 241-179, would withhold certain federal law enforcement grants to cities that have policies designed to shelter illegal immigrants from deportation. Sanctuary cities have come under heavy scrutiny in the wake of Kathryn Steinle’s death on July 1 in San Francisco.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Republicans in Texas who grouse that the federal government doesn’t enforce immigration laws might soon have Congress to thank for beefing up enforcement at the state and local levels. The U.S. House is on track to vote later this week on legislation that would cut off federal funding for cities that don't enforce immigration laws.  Most members of Congress… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar responds to a recent decision by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement regarding detaining mothers and children. Ice won't detain mothers with children unless if they're not a threat to public safety or National Security. That is, if they provide a verifiable address wherever they're from, and prove reasonable fear. Cuellar sent us a statement… Read more »