Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Democrats Seek to Curb Violence by Federal Agents in ICE Raids – Democrats in Congress have indicated they would approve the federal budget for security and immigration policy if ICE agents adopt a new code of conduct. Under an agreement with Republican lawmakers, the government shutdown would last a few days. They now have two weeks to reach an agreement in Congress. The negotiations have generated cautious optimism among activists and members of Congress. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington, D.C.

Solidarity Grows in Response to Immigration Crackdown on Latinos in Minneapolis – The recent killing of Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by two federal agents during violent immigration raids in Minneapolis, has increased opposition to ICE’s presence throughout the state of Minnesota. Although the White House has made adjustments and is in dialogue with local authorities, the situation is far from normal. How is the Latino community handling this climate of persecution? Gerardo Guzmán has prepared the following report with some reactions.

Why Are Two Texas Democratic Lawmakers Facing Heavy Criticism? Two Democratic members of Congress from Texas are facing harsh criticism for supporting a multi-million-dollar spending package that provides more funds to ICE, the controversial U.S. immigration agency. The budget bill recently approved in the House of Representatives now moves to the Senate, where it faces serious obstacles. Mariana Pineda gathered opinions from residents of these lawmakers’ districts in Texas and shares their critical views from Houston.