Veronica Escobar
Coverage of Veronica Escobar in the Nexus archive.
- Escobar introduces bill to block federal seizure of Mt. Cristo Rey
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has introduced a bill to prevent the federal government from using eminent domain to acquire land at Mount Cristo Rey, a historic religious site in El Paso and southern New Mexico established in 1939.
- Escobar voices concerns, demands answers about La Tuna closure
U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has expressed concerns regarding the closure of La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution and is seeking clarification from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The BOP announced the closure of several facilities, including La Tuna.
- Escobar: Planned Socorro detention facility will be ICE campus with fewer detainees than originally estimated
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar stated that a planned immigration detention center in Socorro, Texas, will have fewer detainees than initially estimated. Escobar made the remarks after meeting with acting ICE Director David Venturella in El Paso.
- Susan Collins getting reelected is bigger concern than Graham Platner allegations, Texas Democrat claims
Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, stated that Republican Sen. Susan Collins' potential reelection concerns her more than allegations against Graham Platner. Escobar also criticized Texas AG Ken Paxton's controversies and noted some Democrats defend Platner despite his scandals, including explicit messages and a Nazi-symbol tattoo.