The Latest Breaking News from Joaquin Castro

Immigration Authorities Detain Another Venezuelan Doctor in Texas Along With Her 5-Year-Old Daughter

According to Dr. Jesús Gaurecuco, director of the organization Médicos Unidos Venezuela, there are more than 2,000 Venezuelan doctors practicing in hospitals across the United States, although more than 90% of them have pending immigration status.

Latin Times · Apr 13

Attorneys, Lawmakers, Family Members of Venezuelan Doctor Detained in Texas Plead For His Release

Border Patrol agents were unable to verify Veliz's legal status or the status of his application and detained him. He said Veliz was taken to McAllen to be processed prior to appearing before an immigration judge at a later date.

Latin Times · Apr 11

DHS deported a US citizen to Mexico after threatening him with prison time: report

A man deported to Mexico has claimed that officers not only refused to see his documents but accused him of fraud

The Independent UK · Apr 10

‘It’s a very basic question’: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control faces heated questioning over Israel’s nuclear program

Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro grilled Undersecretary Thomas DiNanno over Israel’s nuclear capabilities. Although DiNanno is the Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, he refused to answer Castro’s inquiry.

The Mary Sue · Mar 26

We Have the Power to End Family Detention in Texas—and We Must

We cannot let this cruelty continue. There are so many ways to take action, and even small acts make a difference when we do them collectively.

Texas Observer · Mar 19

Delta flew 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father to ICE detention in Texas, new video shows

A photo of federal agents detaining Liam Conejo Ramos in Minnesota outraged people across the nation last year

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Tears, relief and reunion: Mariachi-playing Texas brothers freed after weeks in ICE custody

In a heart-wrenching saga that captured national attention, the Gamez-Cuellar family, whose teenage sons are rising stars in the McAllen High School Mariachi Oro band, was reunited Monday after weeks of detention in South Texas.

The Times of India · Mar 10

Teen mariachi musicians who once performed on Capitol Hill released from ICE detention following backlash

Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, 14, and Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 18, who performed in Washington over the summer, were placed in immigration detention last month

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Texas Lawmakers Question ICE Detention of Teen Mariachi Musicians and Parents: 'They Did Everything the Right Way'

A DHS spokesperson said ICE detained the parents because they were in the country illegally and said they "chose to bring their adult son and two children with them"

Latin Times · Mar 9

ICE detention of South Texas Mariachi band teens sparks bipartisan criticism

The detention by immigration authorities of two teen brothers who were prominent members of a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas is triggering bipartisan criticism

The Independent UK · Mar 9