EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, and other local leaders took part in a panel discussion on Monday, March 17 about border security and migration.
Escobar joined with County Attorney Christina Sanchez, the El Paso Community Foundation and local immigration advocates to discuss an initiative called “A Better Way Forward.”
The event was held at the El Paso Community Foundation’s headquarters in Downtown El Paso.
The event was spearheaded by FWD.us, which bills itself as a bipartisan political organization seeking immigration reform.
The policy initiative is being pushed forward by Andrea Flores, a Las Cruces native and vice president of immigration policy and campaigns for the group.
“The framework presents new and practical recommendations for policymakers to reimagine border security and reduce unauthorized migration,” according to a news release sent out by the gorup.
“During the panel, the panelists will discuss the need for Congress to enact a proactive policy response to create an immigration system that secures the border, modernizes the asylum system, and creates new legal pathways for immigrants,” the news release said.
Here is a link to the policy paper that was discussed at the panel.
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