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A 56-year-old Nigerian nun, Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in McAllen, Texas, before being released after intervention by South Texas lawmakers; church and civil-rights groups decried the arrest as “wildly disturbing” and called for DHS reform.
A Texas nun detained by immigration officers in McAllen has sparked a wave of online backlash, as supporters criticize the detention and highlight concerns about immigration enforcement.
Two award-winning McAllen mariachi students and their family were detained by ICE after a Feb. 25 routine check-in, triggering days of regional uproar and bipartisan pressure from Rep. Monica De La Cruz; Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, Caleb and Joshua, and their parents were released from detention in Raymondville and Dilley on March 9. The family had entered the U.S. in May 2023 via the CBP One app and had previously informed teachers of their check-ins, with community supporters urging that families be kept together and enforcement policies be made more humane.
A family member confirmed the identities of three McAllen High School Mariachi Oro students detained by ICE after a February meeting: Antonio Gamez-Cuellar (18), Caleb Gamez-Cuellar (14), and Joshua Gamez-Cuellar (12). Denise Robles, a distant relative, said the parents are Luis Antonio Gamez and Emma Guadalupe Cuellar; Antonio and Caleb are Mariachi Oro members. The family migrated to the Rio Grande Valley in 2023 under the CBP One program, fleeing violence in San Luis Potosí. Antonio is reportedly held in a detention facility in Raymondville, with the others in Dilley, Texas. McAllen ISD declined to comment; local officials and lawmakers have issued statements about border policy and humane treatment while the situation unfolds, with more details expected Monday.
A suspect, Ryan Louis Mosqueda, opened fire at the U.S. Border Patrol building in McAllen, Texas, but was shot and killed by authorities. Two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured, and all flights at nearby McAllen International Airport were delayed. The motive remains unknown.
A suspect, Ryan Louis Mosqueda, opened fire at the Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas, but was shot and killed by authorities. Two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured, and the incident caused flight delays at McAllen International Airport. The motive remains unknown.
A man from Michigan opened fire on a U.S. Border Patrol station in McAllen, Texas, using an assault rifle, resulting in his death and injuries to three others, including a police officer; the motive remains unknown and the FBI is investigating.
A man armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a U.S. Customs and Border Protection building in McAllen, Texas, and was fatally shot by federal officers, with the incident occurring early Monday morning.
Delta Air Lines will begin offering three daily flights from McAllen to Austin starting April 22, marking the first time the airline has provided service from McAllen. This expansion is part of Delta's efforts to increase its presence in Texas, as American Airlines cuts routes out of Austin. In addition to the new Austin flights, Delta will also add flights to Nashville, Midland-Odessa, and its hub in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The airline plans to grow in other Texas cities as well, including DFW International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Houston Hobby, and El Paso.