Remembering the El Paso massacre that killed 23 people, and what authorities consider to be the deadliest attack against Hispanics in modern U.S. history.
The Justice Department has sued Texas, saying the order would severely disrupt federal immigration operations.
At the same time, Abbott has prohibited local governments and state agencies from mandating masks and vaccinations. Speaking to MSNBC on Sunday, Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, said that as Abbott appeals to his political base by focusing on migrants, he is “putting a target on the back of brown-skinned immigrants.”BNHR’s memorial event will be at Ponder Park in front of the Walmart, where flowers have previously been placed to honor the victims. It will include victims' testimonials, such as one from a woman who was on her first day of work and an activist who helped those who were injured.
Grady said Tuesday's memorial will be an opportunity to both pay tribute to the lives lost and address the systemic issues behind the massacre, reminding people about the importance of fighting for human rights — instead of “de-escalating” the tragedy.