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“On International Women’s Day, we honor the extraordinary contributions that women have made and recognize that our work to achieve equality is far from complete. Whether marching for the right to vote and reproductive rights, raising their voices in support of equal pay, or speaking out against inhumane immigration policies that separate children from their mother’s arms, women in our communities are leading the fight towards progress. Read more »

By Phillip Mena, Cora Cervantes and Suzanne Gamboa When Rep. Veronica Escobar thinks of her hometown, what comes to mind is the more than 100-year-old dairy farm that generations of Escobars have owned and worked. Escobar, who grew up in this border city on Texas’ westernmost tip, thinks of her father delivering milk even while working as the El Paso County engineer. She… Read more »

Since 2014, the El Paso sector has seen an increase in the number of Central American families fleeing violence and persecution. To address the lack of adequate temporary processing facilities, the U.S. Congress appropriated $192 million for a new CPC where CBP can process migrant families within 72 hours in humane conditions. Read more »

“El Pasoans and Americans across the country have raised their voices to demand action over thoughts and prayers. Today, the House of Representatives delivered on our promise to the countless victims and resilient survivors by voting on bipartisan commonsense gun safety legislation. Read more »

“The Trump administration’s immoral family separation policy has inflicted harm and pain on thousands of innocent children and their families and corroded our deepest American values. Read more »

“I am honored to serve under the leadership of Majority Whip Clyburn as an Assistant Whip in the New Democratic House Majority,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “This role will give me the opportunity to continue standing up for El Paso’s values and bring together the diverse voices of our Caucus. I look forward to advancing legislation that reflects our American values and expanding opportunity to hard-working families in our border communities and across the country.” Read more »

“Today, I voted to uphold our Founding Fathers’ vision for our nation, defend our Constitution, and reject an erroneous narrative that portrays border communities like El Paso, as a problem. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted her February monthly town hall meeting , Saturday, February 23 at 10 a.m. at Burges High School. Read more »

“The barricades constructed today at our ports of entry by CBP are an affront to the El Paso-Juárez border region’s efforts and work to become a world-renowned destination for international trade and innovation. Read more »

The lawmakers also demanded an explanation of the legal process and policy considerations pertaining to the involuntary tube-feeding of ICE detainees. The letter was addressed to DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) Acting Director John V. Kelly. Read more »