Tag: unaccompanied minors

IN DEPTH ON THE INFLUX: Congressman speaks on immigration crisis, recaps efforts

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In an exclusive interview with the San Benito News to discuss safety along the American-Mexican borders, United States Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Texas, 34) expressed significant developments in potential immigration reform and proposed amendments to longstanding federal policies. Vela, who has met with federal officials in Washington several times …

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Local leaders address influx of unaccompanied minors

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Local leaders in San Benito have responded to the ever-growing demand to accommodate an influx of unaccompanied minors flooding the borders. There are currently three shelters for immigrants in San Benito consisting of La Posada Providencia and two Southwest Key facilities that houses unaccompanied minors. But reports indicate …

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