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Congressional Candidate Claire Valdez's Family Ties to Border Security Raise Questions
Dad of Mamdani-backed ‘Abolish ICE’ Dem rakes in cash for firm securing Texas border
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Claire Valdez, a Democrat running for Congress in New York, advocates for abolishing ICE while her father, Larry Valdez, works for a firm involved in Texas border security projects. This connection has sparked scrutiny amid her campaign promises for immigration reform.
- 01Claire Valdez, supported by prominent figures like Mayor Eric Adams and Senator Bernie Sanders, campaigns to 'Abolish ICE'.
- 02Her father, Larry Valdez, is the longest-tenured employee at Parkhill Smith & Cooper, a firm that has worked on multiple border security projects.
- 03Parkhill was awarded a $172,000 contract in 2009 for a border facility in Marfa, Texas, which has become a focal point for immigration enforcement.
- 04Valdez insists her father's work has focused on regional airports and denies his involvement in controversial border projects.
- 05She is competing against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso for the congressional seat held by retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
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Claire Valdez, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 7th District, has made headlines for her call to 'Abolish ICE' while her father, Larry Valdez, is employed by Parkhill Smith & Cooper, a firm known for its involvement in border security projects in Texas. Despite her advocacy for open borders and immigration reform, her father's company has secured contracts for significant border facilities, including a $172,000 project in Marfa, Texas, which has been utilized for immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Valdez claims her father's focus has primarily been on regional airports and denies any connection to the controversial border projects. The race has intensified tensions between Valdez and her opponent, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who has the backing of retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez. This situation highlights the complexities of immigration policy discussions within the context of familial ties to border enforcement.
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The congressional race and Valdez's immigration stance could influence local immigration policies and border security funding.
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