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El Paso Judge Orders Release of Illegal Migrants Involved in Border Riot Overwhelmed by National Guard in Easter Sunday Ruling

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El Paso, Texas – On Easter Sunday, a judge in El Paso ordered the release of undocumented migrants accused of participating in a “border riot” earlier this month when a stampede overwhelmed National Guard troops along the Rio Grande. The judge made his ruling during an online teleconference bond hearing after the El Paso District Attorney’s Office was not prepared to proceed with detention hearings for each defendant. The riot occurred on March 21, when a group of over 300 migrants attempted to enter the U.S. illegally by rushing a border fence in El Paso. … Read more

El Paso Leaders Slam Texas Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Annunciation House, Calling it an Attack on Humanitarian Aid

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El Paso, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit organization involved in addressing the ongoing migrant crisis, has sparked strong criticism from El Paso leaders. The religious nonprofit had previously sued Paxton’s office to delay the release of records, following a demand from the state for detailed documentation on the immigrant clients served by Annunciation House. Paxton’s decision to sue Annunciation House for non-compliance with the state’s information request has been met with outrage. The organization has been accused by Paxton of “worsening illegal immigration.” However, Annunciation … Read more

Meet the Candidates vying for County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in El Paso

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El Paso, Texas – The race for County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 judge is heating up as two Democratic candidates vie for the seat. Linda Noelle Estrada and Linda Perez are both seeking to take on the role in the upcoming election. The County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 handles misdemeanor cases related to DWI, family violence, bond forfeitures, burglaries, and prostitution. Linda Noelle Estrada, 40, currently serves as a criminal law magistrate judge and has a background as a criminal defense attorney. She plans to focus on running an efficient docket, … Read more

Former El Paso Business Owner Faces Trial for Allegedly Engaging in Sexual Contact with a Minor

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EL PASO, Texas – The trial for a former El Paso business owner charged with indecency with a child is set to begin on Friday. David Villalobos, 60, was arrested in 2020 after a 15-month-long investigation by the El Paso Police Department. He allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl. Villalobos, who was the owner of Villalobos Pest Control until 2017, will face trial at the 409th District Court with Judge Sam Medrano presiding. The case against Villalobos stems from a series of incidents that occurred in 2020. The El Paso Police Department … Read more