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El Paso Law School Funding and County's Legal Battle with ICE Highlight Local News

El Paso Matters•Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM•El Paso Matters Staff

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The El Paso law firm Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. has pledged $5 million towards establishing a law school at UTEP, bringing the total funds raised to $10 million towards a $20 million goal needed for the school's first decade of operation. This initiative aims to support local youth aspiring to become lawyers. Meanwhile, El Paso County is suing ICE for failing to respond to a public records request regarding a new detention facility planned in Socorro, which could house up to 8,500 detainees. The county seeks transparency about the facility's development and its impact on the community. Additionally, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fabens Veterans Memorial is scheduled for April 17, celebrating the contributions of U.S. military branches.

Key Details: • UTEP aims to submit a formal request for the law school in the 2027 legislative session. • The Fabens Veterans Memorial ribbon-cutting is on April 17, starting with a resource fair at 11 a.m. • ICE's detention facility could hold up to 8,500 detainees; transparency is sought through a lawsuit.

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Department of Homeland SecurityUTEPEl Paso CountyFabensICESocorroChristina SanchezVince PerezJames TawneyDaisy Chaparro CavazosPaul L. Foster Family FoundationAlex Acosta IIITawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C.

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