Monica De La Cruz

A nun and registered nurse in Texas was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Sunday Mass. Community members highlighted her compassion and service, and she was later released.

A nun was detained by ICE while walking to church in Texas but was later released after congressional intervention. She is part of a religious order and works as a nurse. The incident is linked to Trump's immigration policies affecting church attendance.

A nun from Rio Grande Valley was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while traveling to Sunday Mass but has since been released. U.S. Reps. Monica De La Cruz and Henry Cuellar confirmed her release.

Trump-backed Air Force veteran Carlos de la Cruz is projected to win the GOP runoff in Texas’ 35th Congressional District against state lawmaker John Lujan. The newly redistricted, Trump-friendly district, now stretching to San Antonio, could see de la Cruz join his sister, Rep. Monica de la Cruz, in the House, mirroring historical sibling congressional pairs.

Trump-backed Air Force veteran Carlos de la Cruz is projected to win the GOP runoff for Texas’ 35th Congressional District against state lawmaker John Lujan. The newly redrawn district, now more Trump-friendly, will face a November general election with Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo, who faces backlash for antisemitic remarks. The de la Cruz family could join a historical trend of sibling siblings in Congress.

Progressive sex therapist Maureen Galindo lost the Democratic runoff for Texas’ 35th District after facing accusations of antisemitism and condemnation from her party. Johnny Garcia, backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and major endorsements, defeated Galindo, who claimed her controversial comments were misinterpreted. The race, targeted by Republicans, will now face Trump-backed candidate Carlos De La Cruz.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, a former Latin music star, faces criticism for accusing the Trump administration and Republicans of promoting a 'white replacement' theory through immigration enforcement, while also suggesting white nationalists are joining Border Patrol to 'hunt down' people. His opponent, Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz, defends Border Patrol agents and criticizes Pulido's rhetoric, highlighting their shared community ties.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, a former Latin music star in South Texas, faces criticism for alleging that immigration enforcement is motivated by 'white replacement' theory and accusing some agents of being 'white nationalists.' His opponent, Rep. Monica De La Cruz, defends Border Patrol agents, noting their significant Hispanic representation in her district.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido faces criticism for joking about bandmate Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender convicted of indecent contact with a child. GOP opponent Monica De La Cruz accuses him of knowingly associating with the predator, while Pulido denies prior knowledge of Caballero's conviction.

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido faces criticism from GOP opponent Monica De La Cruz over a 2018 joke about bandmate Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender convicted of indecent contact with a child. De La Cruz accuses Pulido of knowingly associating with the predator for decades, while Pulido's campaign denies knowledge of Caballero's conviction.