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Anna Tinsley, Fort Worth Star Telegram
Texas leaders say it's time to stop talking and take action on the growing humanitarian crisis at the border.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is the latest Texas official to weigh in with proposed legislation to grapple with the dilemma, in which a growing number of children continue illegally crossing the country's southwest border into this state.
Cornyn plans to file a bill along with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, to speed up deportations of thousands of Central American children — and ensure their safety while they are here.
Robert Tilford, Ground Report
On July 10, 2014 Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding the humanitarian crisis along the US border:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to do the right thing: to work across the aisle and take swift action to address the humanitarian crisis that our Nation is currently facing.
Tim Farley, The Morning Brief
Rep. Mark Veasey (D-Texas 33rd) with Tim on Thursday talks about unaccompanied minor children coming from Central American across the southern US border.
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Al Dia Texas
La crisis humanitaria que viven los niños centroamericanos en el sur de Texas le llega al corazón a Carmen Casey.
La mujer de 38 años recuerda como ella y sus tres hermanas llegaron con su mamá a Estados Unidos cuando eran niñas,
Las circunstancias eran diferentes — su mamá huía de un esposo abusivo en México, mientras que los miles de menores no acompañados capturados en la frontera huyen del crimen y la pobreza –, pero la incertidumbre del migrante es la misma, reflexiona.
Alexis Espinoza, Dallas Morning News
Erfan Shirazian, originally from Iran, raised his right hand and began his oath. In less than 30 seconds, he would become a citizen of the United States of America.
But he wasn't thinking about the next words in the paragraph, he said. He was thinking about all the people all over the world who would give anything to be in his shoes.
"I am so relieved to finally be a citizen," Shirazian said when the ceremony ended. "During the process I kept thinking about all the people who would give up anything to get where I am today. I'm lucky."
Elyssa Lassiter, News Fix CW 33
IRVING — Make way for America's newest citizens!
120-people from more than 30-different countries earned citizens' rights in Irving Thursday, just in time for Independence Day.
"Very emotional," new citizen Trudie Mare from South Africa said. "It's been such a long journey. To eventually get here on this special day, the day before America's birthday, it just makes it so much more to celebrate."
The festivities might look like fun, but rigorous tests and requirements take time—lots of it.
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Dallas, TX – One year after the United States Senate passed a bipartisan immigration bill, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will help celebrate Independence Day by delivering keynote remarks to 120 candidates for citizenship at a naturalization ceremony to welcome new American citizens on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The ceremony will take place at the USCIS Dallas Field Office located at 6500 Campus Circle Dr. East, Irving, Texas.
Ben Kamisar, Dallas Morning News
WASHINGTON — As many celebrate the second anniversary of a federal policy that deferred deportations for many young people brought to America illegally as children, uncertainty and fear nonetheless persist for many immigrants.
"It was a very positive step, and it showed the extent of the authority the president actually has here," said Arturo Vargas, the executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. "The problem with any of these actions are they are not permanent because [there is no] legislation."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, announced joined as an original co-sponsor of, H.Res. 606, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by The Honorable Linda Sánchez (CA-38), recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the accomplishments and role of immigrants in shaping the history and culture of the United States.
Updated 4 p.m. | Rep. Jeff Denham wants a vote on his bill that would allow illegal immigrants brought to the country as children to gain permanent residence in the United States in exchange for military service — and he's got a plan in the works.
The California Republican is looking for Democrats and Republicans who are members of the House Armed Services Committee to sign on as co-sponsors of his legislation, known as the ENLIST Act, a House GOP aide familiar with Denham's efforts told CQ Roll Call.