San Antonio Standard

Joaquin Castro, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 20th district, recently shared several notable updates on social media. In a post on April 9, 2025, Castro expressed enthusiasm about the selection of three Latino music icons, Vicente Fernández, Freddy Fender, and Lin, for induction into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. Castro thanked supporters for assisting in the nomination process, calling for a celebration of these artists.

Later that same day, Castro commented on the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting that he had a legal right to reside in the United States as a husband, father, and working man. Castro criticized the administration of Presidents Trump and Bukele for Garcia's deportation to El Salvador, describing it as having been done without due process, in what he termed "a gulag in El Salvador."

On April 10, 2025, Castro provided an update following a vote on the Republican budget resolution. While the specific content of his update was not included in the message, the timing suggests it was a significant piece of legislative business given Castro's role in Congress.

Joaquin Castro has served in the U.S. Congress since 2013 after succeeding Charlie Gonzalez and had earlier stint in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013. Born in San Antonio, Texas in 1974, Castro holds degrees from Stanford University and Harvard University. He continues to reside in San Antonio while fulfilling his congressional duties.