In the Rio Grande Valley, a recent incident involving the arrest of religious figures has prompted a response from a local representative. A Catholic nun and two pastors were taken into custody by immigration agents. This event has led to a call for action to expedite the processing of certain visa applications.

A letter has been sent to the Department of Homeland Security, requesting that they give priority to these applications. Further details about this request and the circumstances surrounding the arrests are available from ValleyCentral, a local news source in McAllen, Texas.