Dad of Mamdani-backed ‘Abolish ICE’ Dem rakes in cash for firm securing Texas border
Claire Valdez, a Democrat running for Congress in New York, advocates for the abolition of ICE despite her father's involvement with a firm that secures the Texas border. Her father, Larry Valdez, works for Parkhill Smith & Cooper, which has managed several border patrol projects. This connection has raised questions about her campaign stance on immigration reform.
- ▪Claire Valdez is backed by prominent figures like Mayor Eric Adams and Senator Bernie Sanders.
- ▪Her father, Larry Valdez, is the longest tenured employee at Parkhill Smith & Cooper, which has worked on border security projects.
- ▪Valdez has pledged to fight for immigration reform that legalizes the status of millions of immigrants.
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Metro exclusive Dad of Mamdani-backed ‘Abolish ICE’ Dem rakes in cash for firm securing Texas border By Craig McCarthy and Hannah Fierick Published May 26, 2026, 10:28 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Zohran Mamdani-backed Democrat running for Congress in New York has called to “Abolish ICE” — even though her executive dad works for a company fortifying the Texas border. Socialist Claire Valdez, who is backed by the Big Apple mayor and Sen.
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