El Paso Rep Veronica Escobar, a Democrat, is in the news amid border/immigration policy debates and detention-center scrutiny. Born 1969, El Paso-based congresswoman since 2019. #Texas #Congress
Camp East Montana on Fort Bliss has been shut until at least March 20 due to a measles outbreak and safety concerns. The detention center, opened last August, faces controversy over conditions, deaths, and plans for possible closure, with internal documents indicating a contract termination. DHS denies decisions have been made.
Israel is experiencing increased missile fire from Hezbollah in the north, despite claims of weakened capabilities. Support for the ongoing conflict remains high among Israelis, but residents face fatigue and disruption. The situation underscores ongoing regional tensions and the challenges of achieving lasting calm.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to acquire about 14 acres of land in Dona Ana County, near Mount Cristo Rey, to install fencing, lighting, and surveillance near the border. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is contesting the seizure, arguing it burdens religious exercise and sacred use of the site, which hosts annual pilgrimages. Compulsory possession would be added to ongoing legal battles over border infrastructure.