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Inside ICE’s Broken System for Inspecting Detention Facilities
An investigation reveals weaknesses in detention facility oversight and raises questions about transparency and accountability.
An investigation reveals weaknesses in detention facility oversight and raises questions about transparency and accountability.
Opinion: From the Walmart Massacre to an ICE Shooting, Denying Personhood Has Deadly Consequences
It was seven years ago now, but it still feels like yesterday that 23 people were gunned down in El Paso because of how they looked.
It was seven years ago now, but it still feels like yesterday that 23 people were gunned down in El Paso because of how they looked.
ICE Is Arresting Relatives Who Come Forward to Take Custody of Migrant Children in Federal Shelters
ICE arrests of relatives seeking custody of migrant children raise fears that enforcement tactics are delaying family reunification and deepening trauma nationwide.
ICE arrests of relatives seeking custody of migrant children raise fears that enforcement tactics are delaying family reunification and deepening trauma nationwide.
Opinion: Children With Obesity Deserve Access to Treatment, Not Stigma
Texas lawmakers should ensure that families can access the full continuum of evidence-based obesity care.
Texas lawmakers should ensure that families can access the full continuum of evidence-based obesity care.
‘How Can I Forget?’ Deported Peruvian Journalist Pens Book on ICE Detention at Alligator Alcatraz, Camp East Montana
A deported Peruvian journalist recounts his time inside ICE detention camps, exposing harsh conditions through a firsthand memoir.
A deported Peruvian journalist recounts his time inside ICE detention camps, exposing harsh conditions through a firsthand memoir.
Trump Administration Has Separated Dozens of Children From Their Parents for a Second Time, AP Finds
Would the government take her away again?
Would the government take her away again?
ICE Detainees Are Dying by Suicide at an ‘Alarming’ Rate, an AP Investigation Finds
A guard collected the note and walked away. Within an hour, jail records show, he was found unconscious in his cell. An autopsy determined he killed himself.
A guard collected the note and walked away. Within an hour, jail records show, he was found unconscious in his cell. An autopsy determined he killed himself.
Valley Fever to Asthma Attacks: How Windy Weather, Blowing Dust Wreak Havoc on Lungs
Less than a week later he was back in the ER, at University Medical Center of El Paso this time.
Less than a week later he was back in the ER, at University Medical Center of El Paso this time.
Opinion: When We Support the Caregiver, We Strengthen Texas
Across West Texas, military and veteran caregivers sustain the people who once wore the uniform — and they do it quietly, day after day.
Across West Texas, military and veteran caregivers sustain the people who once wore the uniform — and they do it quietly, day after day.
Sainthood Starts With a Virtuous Life. But the Journey Can Be Long, Hard – And Expensive.
U.S. Catholic bishops recently approved an investigation into a borderland’s priest’s life for possible sainthood
U.S. Catholic bishops recently approved an investigation into a borderland’s priest’s life for possible sainthood
Opinion: Stand Up to a President Who Tramples the Constitution and Our Values
Where is the sanity? I’m just a mother and grandmother still grieving the loss of my husband but cannot avoid seeing all this play ad nauseum on television.
Where is the sanity? I’m just a mother and grandmother still grieving the loss of my husband but cannot avoid seeing all this play ad nauseum on television.
Opinion: The Future of Film Is Regional – Including in El Paso
In tandem with attracting potential Hollywood films and supporting what it takes to bring those films to the community, El Paso has the unique opportunity to also look inward.
In tandem with attracting potential Hollywood films and supporting what it takes to bring those films to the community, El Paso has the unique opportunity to also look inward.
Opinion: Public Education Is Under Attack. We Need to Stand Up for Safe and Healthy Schools
The plain truth is public education is under attack in Texas.
The plain truth is public education is under attack in Texas.
Opinion: El Paso Cannot Keep Excusing Abuse of Women in Public Life
I refuse to center him in this story, nor will I mention his name again.
I refuse to center him in this story, nor will I mention his name again.
Breakfast Burritos to Birria Tacos: Behind the Scenes of El Paso School Cafeterias Amid New USDA Guidelines
Daniels said the work his staff does, standing on their feet all day, can be tiring, but is worth it in the end.
Daniels said the work his staff does, standing on their feet all day, can be tiring, but is worth it in the end.