Washington, July 28 -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following reports (https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/it-has-changed-everything-port-isabel-families-say-fear-of-ice-raids-is-keeping-them-home/) of hyperaggressive raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that are inciting fear and causing a labor shortage across South Texas. As the Congressman continues fighting to hold the Administration accountable and advocate for the release of wrongfully detained individuals in his congressional district, many families are afraid to leave their homes for work, school, and other daily activities:

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