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.

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Photo: Maxine Rebeles.