The trip comes in the midst of planned impeachment proceedings following a violent week at the U.S. Capitol and a week after Department of Homeland Security officials touted the “historic” completion of 450 miles of border fencing during the Trump administration. Read more» 
Special thanks
to our supporters
- NewsMatch
- John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
- Hunter S. Thompson
- Humberto Lopez — HSLopez Family Foundation
- Lincoln Steffens
- Access Tucson
- Ted Schmidt
- Marianne & Chuck Freitas
- Janet Marcotte
- Olga Yiparaki
- Mickey Odawa
- & many more!
We rely on readers like you. Join them & contribute to the Sentinel today!
Hosting provider
Proud member of
The government’s strategy of awarding contracts before acquiring titles to land in Texas has led to millions of dollars in costs for delays. Things could get even more complicated if President-elect Joe Biden stops border wall construction. Read more»
With President Donald Trump eager to fulfill his campaign promise to build 450 miles of border wall by the end of 2020, his administration has filed 63 eminent domain lawsuits against South Texas landowners this year. One problem: Such cases can take years to resolve. Read more»
In Laredo, border landowners are receiving letters from the federal government, requesting permission to enter their land for surveying. "Hell no, we're not signing anything," one recipient said. Read more» 1
