PHARR, Texas - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and leaders with the South Texas Builders Association met at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Pharr to discuss the current ICE raids at construction sites across the Rio Grande Valley.
The builders wanted Congressman Cuellar to know about the negative impact the raids are having on their industry and the Valley economy in general. They said the raids are creating labor shortages and project delays. Even U.S. citizens are being rounded up at the construction sites, the builders said.
Cuellar said the STBA is a key organization in the region’s construction and development industries. He said he wants to set up a meeting in Washington, D.C., for the group, so they can voice their concerns to officials with the Department of Homeland Security.
Here is a video recording of much of the conversation between Cuellar and the STBA members:
And here is a video of interviews the Rio Grande Guardian secured with members of the STBA:
Editor's Note: The above news article is the second in a two-part series on the meeting between Congressman Cuellar and leaders with the South Texas Builders Association. Click here to read Part One.
