The vast majority of the individuals that we are seeing coming to the southern border are people seeking asylum.
Editor's note · Context
Escobar emphasizes that most border arrivals are asylum seekers, not threats.
Share & report
More from Veronica Escobar
It is really tragic because our Nation deserves bipartisan solutions that make sense and that help our country.
Mr. Speaker, I am so proud of my colleagues and so incredibly honored and privileged to be working alongside them toward this very noble purpose. I am so proud of my Republican colleagues, as well, and honored they are on this bill. It is…
It is always fascinating to me to hear folks talk about how often they have been to the border, or they parachute in to observe the border. I live on the U.S.-Mexico border. I represent a wonderful community on the border.
I want to especially recognize the Civil Rights Division for the incredible work you all did prosecuting the self-proclaimed white nationalist...





