Jorge A. Vela

2 days ago | valleycentral.com | Jorge A. Vela

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Across the country and the Rio Grande Valley, demonstrators gathered to take part in the “No Kings” movement, voicing their opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids. One of the largest gatherings in the Valley took place in McAllen near the federal courthouse, where protesters called for the president to change his stance on immigration and other issues. Many protestors, such as Denisse Carreon, joined from surrounding cities such as Donna.

3 days ago | valleycentral.com | Jorge A. Vela

DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grande Valley farmers say they are feeling the pain of having no workers show up due to the continued ICE raids. Farmer Nick Billman from Donna says the raids have caused people to not go to work, leaving farmers without any help. He says things started getting worse just weeks ago. “I would say within the last three weeks it started to slow but this last week has been huge,” Billman said.

4 days ago | valleycentral.com | Jorge A. Vela

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Opponents of President Donald Trump’s Administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday. The “No Kings” protests coincide with the president’s birthday, and a number of them will be held in the Rio Grande Valley. For those participating, how much do they know about their rights as protestors? What cannot be done, as several people have been arrested throughout the United States this week while taking part in ICE raid protests.

4 days ago | cw39.com | Jorge A. Vela

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at local Rio Grande Valley restaurants and businesses have sparked fear across the region. Valley Central spoke to Alexis Vasquez, who was arrested on Monday at Taqueria Mante in San Benito, and explained some of the anxieties felt days prior and how, just hours later, he was taken by a van to an international bridge in Brownsville and deported to Mexico.

6 days ago | kxan.com | Jorge A. Vela

SAN BENITO, Texas ( ValleyCentral) - Recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at local Rio Grande Valley restaurants and businesses have sparked fear across the region. Valley Central spoke to Alexis Vasquez, who was arrested on Monday at Taqueria Mante in San Benito, and explained some of the anxieties felt days prior and how, just hours later, he was taken by a van to an international bridge in Brownsville and deported to Mexico.