Thousands of children crossed U.S-Mexoco border in October
NewsTaco November 30, 2015
*The surge is happening despite several anticipated trends, one of which is a general uptick in crossings in the spring, followed by a decline in the summer and fall. The […]
Judge: No “Emergency” to License Detention Centers
NewsTaco November 24, 2015
*A 1997 lawsuit settlement requires that undocumented children be held in places that protect their overall well-being. The state of Texas asked for emergency licenses for two private centers that […]
Checkpoints Isolate Many Immigrants in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley
NewsTaco
*My pick for lunch read of the day. It’s a clear portrait of what many people along the U.S.-Mexico border call la jaula de oro, the golden cage. New YorK Times writer […]
Five Syrian asylum seekers surrender at Texas border crossing
NewsTaco November 23, 2015
*This is to set the record straight, because among the things that most hurt us is our own easy belief in lies, misinformation and conjecture that thrives on social media. […]