A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, has requested a Texas judge to intervene in a Republican-led investigation targeting nonprofits that assist migrants. This move comes in response to heightened scrutiny faced by several Texas nonprofits, including Catholic Charities, following directives from Governor Greg Abbott.
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley offers temporary shelter and food to up to 2,000 migrants daily during peak border crossings. Governor Abbott, without providing evidence, has alleged potential unlawful activities by some border nonprofits, including aiding illegal border crossings. However, leaders of Catholic Charities have refuted these claims, stating that the state has not presented any evidence to support the allegations.
