South Laredo processing center costs rise by $45 million, opening delayed

The South Laredo Processing Center is now expected to open in November 2027, later than planned, and its projected cost has risen by about $45 million to $330 million, Rep. Henry Cuellar said. The 300,000-square-foot facility is being built along Cuatro Vientos Boulevard and is designed to house several immigration agencies and courts. Cuellar called for stronger oversight of federal contractors; a civil rights advocate questioned the investment’s local priorities.