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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Penny Keval, Deputy Press Secretary, pkeval@pinnacle.senate.gov EL PASO, TX — Today, Senator Benjamin (Ben) Pinnacle met with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to discuss ways to eliminate the recent influx of illegal migration and drug trafficking at our southern border. ”Let’s set the record straight: America is a country of laws,” said the Senator. “It’s true that legal immigrants make this great nation what it is; but illegal migration offends the sovereignty, safety, and security of every citizen. It’s high time that the President and Congress get together to protect our souther border.” Next week, the Senator plans to introduce key pieces of legislation to strengthen border security and reduce the harmful impact of international drug trafficking. ###

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Name: Benjamin Ray Pinnacle Seat: Jr. Senator, Texas Party: Republican Avatar: Tim Scott Major Caucus: Study Committee Gender: Male Age: 46 Sexuality: Straight, 2 children Marital Status: Married, Tina Pinnacle (elementary school teacher) Race: Black Religion: Evangelical Christian Education: J.D., 1995; B.A., Business Admin., 1992 Socioeconomic Status: Middle Class Career History: - Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Brewster County, TX, 1995–1997 - Litigation Attorney, PINNACLE & STARK, PLLC, 1997–2008 - Prosecuting Attorney (elected), Brewster County, TX, 2008–2010 - Criminal District Court Judge (vacancy appointment), Brewster County, TX, 2010–2014 - U.S. Senator, Texas * No prior political experience