Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas is among a group of over 20 Democratic lawmakers urging U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland to halt the implementation of Texas' new border law before it takes effect in March. Castro's Democratic colleague Henry Cuellar, whose district borders Castro's, expressed his belief that the Texas border law is unconstitutional but maintained his support for stricter border policies during a recent interview.
Castro acknowledged the frustration that has persisted for years regarding Congress's inability to pass comprehensive immigration reform, which could help alleviate the challenges seen at the U.S.-Mexico border. He emphasized the need for negotiations on border policies, particularly concerning legislation to provide pathways to legalization for DREAMers and DACA recipients and reforming the visa system. However, he expressed concern about these negotiations being tied to unrelated issues like foreign aid, urging a more focused approach.
