Castro Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Boat Strikes

Criticized Trump administration's boat strike campaign in Caribbean and Eastern Pacific as illegal and ineffective.

“I will continue to work alongside my colleagues to ensure accountability for the Trump Administration officials involved in these illegal acts.”

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Liberty and Justice for All

Mr. Speaker, I rise today because we have all witnessed the brutality of ICE on the streets of America, and Members of Congress have witnessed that brutality behind the closed walls of detention centers across our Nation. ICE has become a rogue, abusive agency that should be disbanded. ICE agents…

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Castro Calls for Release of San Antonio U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman’s Mom to Be Released from Dilley Trailer Prison

Called for ICE to release Naval Academy midshipman's mother detained at immigration facility.

“I am calling for ICE to release David’s mom Maria immediately.”

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Celebrating the Extraordinary Career of MR. Al Rendon

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Al Rendon for receiving the Aguila Aztlan award from the Centro Cultural Aztlan for his instrumental work in documenting and photographing the soul of Tejano and Mexican American culture in South Texas. For over 50 years, Mr. Rendon captured reflections of the…

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Celebrating the Retirement of DR. Michelle Atchison, PH.D.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable career of Dr. Michelle Atchison, Ph.D., as she retires from the University of Texas at San Antonio as the Director of Federal Relations and the Senior National Security Strategist. Dr. Atchison dedicated her career to selflessly serving our Nation,…

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Castro, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICE

Urged six San Antonio municipalities to withdraw from 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements with ICE.

“Cities in Bexar County should reconsider their cooperative agreements with ICE. Parents have stopped sending their kids to school, people are afraid to show up to their places of worship, and businesses are losing their employees. U.S.”

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Castro Statement on $150 Million Award to Burke Law Group to Represent Unaccompanied Minors in ORR Care

Criticized $150 million contract award to Burke Law Group for representing unaccompanied minors.

“The Trump Administration should cancel this award and choose qualified legal providers. There must also be an independent investigation into how this firm was selected.”

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Castro Statement on Release of Emely Suaza and Dad from Dilley Trailer Prison

Praised release of teenager and father detained by ICE from immigration facility.

“They should've never been locked up, and we won't stop until every child is free.”

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Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation & Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Urge Answers Before Action Jeopardizing Big

Urged Trump administration to delay road project across Big Bend National Park.

“It is hard to understand the added value of a patrol road across Mariscal Mountain. The existing road just north of the mountain is regularly patrolled and sufficient for Border Patrol operations”

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Castro Continues Push to Shut Down the Dilley Trailer Prison

Led congressional oversight visit to Dilley ICE detention facility calling for its closure.

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Castro Speaks at Oversight Hearing on ICE Killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Spoke at oversight hearing on ICE's fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.

“Texas Governor Greg Abbott is a Full Partner in That Brutality”

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Castro Statement on New Housing Planned for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

Welcomed Pentagon plans to replace moldy barracks at Fort Sam Houston.

“My office has been informed of the Department of Defense’s plans to replace five barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Ft. Sam Houston that have been plagued by mold and faulty construction.”

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Castro Statement on Governor Abbott’s Failed “Buoy Border”

Criticized Governor Abbott's border buoy system after over 100 buoys dislodged during Texas floods.

“Abbott’s 'buoy border' was a reckless idea from the very start and border communities remain collateral damage.”

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Castro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented Students

Reintroduced bill to expand advanced coursework access for underrepresented students.

“Students at schools with fewer resources have immense talent, and should have the same opportunity to take advanced courses as their peers in wealthier school districts”

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Castro Leads 110 Democrats in Demanding Dilley Trailer Prison Be Shut Down

Led 111 Democrats demanding closure of Dilley family detention center in Texas.

“No child should be in a place like the Dilley Trailer Prison. Under Trump, ICE is ripping children away from their families, school, and lives. They are given food and water that makes them sick. The lights never go off and they can’t sleep. When they need medical care, they are often ignored.”

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Congressman Castro Demands Answers on the Death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel at Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio

Demanded answers from Defense Secretary on airman's death during influenza outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base.

“When tragedies like this occur, the American people and the Congress that represents them deserve immediate transparency and accountability”

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Castro on Israel Funding: “Do Not Reward a Wrongdoer”

Spoke in support of amendment to block $3.3 billion in military funding for Israel.

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Congressman Castro on ICE: “They've Engaged in Cold-Blooded Murder”

Condemned ICE for fatal shootings of two individuals in Texas and Maine.

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Castro Statement on Fatal ICE Shooting of Houston Father

Demanded investigation and accountability following ICE agent's fatal shooting of Houston resident.

“My prayers are with the family and the entire Houston community grieving this tragic loss. His family and Texans deserve answers, accountability, and justice.”

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Castro, Houlahan, Cisneros Slam Pentagon for Lackland Flu Outbreak, Push for Flu Vaccine Requirement

Held press conference criticizing Pentagon flu outbreak response, pushed for vaccine mandate restoration.

“The Air Force confirmed that trainee Keon McDaniel died from the flu during the outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio”

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Congressman Castro Calls for the Release and Reunification of Dad and 13-Year-Old Son in ICE Detention

Called for release and reunification of 13-year-old and father detained by ICE.

“His father has been in the United States since 2005, working as a roofer and building a life in Austin for his family. My office has been working around the clock to get Santi released. We won’t stop until they’re home.”

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Castro Update on Number of Flu Cases at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio

Reported 275 confirmed flu cases at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

“The Air Force confirmed with my office that the flu outbreak at the Air Force Lackland Base in San Antonio is getting worse. There are now 275 confirmed cases.”

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Congressman Castro Visits San Antonio Dad in ICE Detention, Provides Update on Conditions

Visited ICE detention center, documented abuse of detained immigrants including food safety and medical neglect issues.

“All the while, contractors and private companies like Geo Group are making millions. We must keep pushing back against Trump’s mass deportation campaign that is tearing apart communities and families.”

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Castro Statement on Flu Outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio

Criticized military flu vaccine mandate removal, called for investigation into outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base.

“After Secretary Hegseth scrapped the military’s flu vaccine mandate, it was only a matter of time before an outbreak occurred. It was a reckless decision that put troops in harm’s way and undermined our military readiness. At the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, nearly 160 servicemembers are now ill.”

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Castro Statement on U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding

Criticized Trump's Iran war as costly and unjustified, welcomed U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.

“We must deliver to the American people a permanent end to this conflict. The nation does not want the United States involved in yet another forever war in the Middle East.”

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