Residentes de Texas Reciben Primeros Avisos de Expropiación de Tierra para el Muro de Trump
'Nosotros no queremos éste muro – prácticamente todo el pueblo está de acuerdo en esto,' afirma Yvette Salinas, hija de una de los propietarios del terreno.
Melissa del Bosque
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Melissa del Bosque is a longtime border journalist, investigations editor at Lighthouse Reports, and cofounder of The Border Chronicle.
Articles by Melissa del Bosque
Texans Receive First Notices of Land Condemnation for Trump’s Border Wall
The government offered $2,900 for 1.2 acres near the Rio Grande. If Flores chooses not to accept the offer, the land could be seized through eminent domain.
Border Expert Scott Nicol on How Trump’s Wall Will Hurt Texas
“We’ve prioritized border walls over everything else.”
How a South Texas County Bet on Immigrant Incarceration and Got Burned
Despite a $100 million debt, a lawsuit and a torched prison, Willacy County officials hope Trump's expected immigration raids will be good for business.
The Interview: Beto O’Rourke on Trump, the Border and How to Revive the Democratic Party
The El Paso congressman is a new breed of Texas maverick.
Six Texas Lawsuits Trump Could Impact (or Not) in 2017
Trump could quickly take action that would render some of them obsolete, while others could see several more years of litigation.
America Beyond Detention
Every year, the United States locks up hundreds of thousands of immigrants at a cost $2 billion. Is there a better way?
Hundreds of Central American Families Freed from Detention after Court Ruling
Volunteers are scrambling to house all the families, who were unexpectedly released after a ruling that prohibits Texas from licensing immigration jails as child care facilities.
Faith Leaders Pledge to Offer Sanctuary to Immigrants Facing Deportation
In the last month, the number of congregations offering to provide shelter to immigrants has more than doubled across the country to 450.
