Overview
- DHS alleges pervasive grant-reporting violations at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, including inconsistent records and billing outside permitted windows.
- A DHS letter from attorney Joseph N. Mazzara cited incomplete and inaccurate data and services provided beyond the FEMA-funded 45-day eligibility period.
- Government documents reported publicly indicate DHS is seeking a six-year debarment, with the charity given 30 days to respond to the proposed ban.
- CCRGV says all federal funds supported people processed and released by CBP and pledges to work with DHS to regain eligibility and maintain compliance.
- The freeze has drawn sharp criticism from supporters such as writer Christopher Hale and underscores intensifying scrutiny of faith-based border aid operations.