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Texas immigrant legal aid ministry faces closure after federal payments withheld

Texas immigrant legal aid ministry faces closure after federal payments withheld

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Estrella del Paso in El Paso, Texas, has seen its cash reserves depleted since payments stopped arriving in December 2025, according to executive director Melissa Lopez.

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