Your Rep Gallego makes a big move for immigrants, mijo
Look, here’s the deal—it's been a busy day in the halls, but one thing really jumped out, especially for us here in South Phoenix. Representative Ruben Gallego, our man in Congress, just announced he's cutting ties with Palantir. This is huge, órale.
Here's why:
* **Palantir's Role:** They're basically the "tech backbone" for ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We've seen how that plays out for families here in the Valley. * **The Money:** Gallego isn't just cutting ties; he's donating the Palantir campaign cash he received to an immigrant relief fund. That's a direct move to support the very community that's often impacted by ICE's operations. * **The Date:** This all came down on Monday, July 27, 2026.
This move from Gallego, who represents a big chunk of us here in Phoenix, sends a strong message about where he stands on immigration and tech companies' involvement. It’s a good day for folks looking for support, and it’s a clear signal from a federal leader. That’s the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.
What this means going forward is we'll be watching to see if other politicians follow suit, or if this becomes a new pressure point for those working with similar tech companies.
Carlos Espinoza-Reyes, MiTL Sports Desk, Phoenix.
The crew on the morning show is digging into this, catch it at mornings.live.