Hidalgo County Judge Richard F Cortez

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued a strong statement today regarding the recent installation of razor wire in the county.

In the release, Judge Cortez criticizes the physical barriers as temporary measures that do not address the root causes of immigration issues. He argues that the current system focuses too much on "keeping people out" rather than creating legal pathways, and notes that these installations often happen without local input, creating anxiety in the community.