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County Responds to Escobar Lawsuit, Stands Firm on Proposed Wage Increase for Workers

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Calexico, California — County officials are responding to a lawsuit initiated by a former employee, Fernando Escobar, who alleges he and other workers were not compensated fairly for their overtime hours. The lawsuit has become a focal point in ongoing discussions about worker pay and labor practices within the county. Escobar’s claims have sparked a contentious debate over the county’s wage policies and their compatibility with labor laws. According to the lawsuit filed in Imperial County Superior Court, Escobar asserts that he and other employees were misclassified and consequently not paid the correct wages for … Read more

Congresswoman Escobar Criticizes Texas AG’s Challenge to Biden’s Family-Unifying Immigration Rule

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El Paso, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently initiated legal action against a policy introduced under President Joe Biden’s administration. This policy, commonly referred to as “parole in place,” aims to prevent the separation of families by allowing certain noncitizens who are married to U.S. citizens or are stepchildren of U.S. citizens to remain in the country while their residency applications are processed. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of El Paso has voiced strong opposition to Paxton’s lawsuit. She described the efforts to dismantle the rule as “reprehensible,” stressing that such actions are a direct … Read more