Mexico's increase in immigration enforcement results in drop in illegal border crossings into US
Mexico has increased immigration enforcement in recent weeks. U.S. officials say that has contributed to a sharp drop in illegal border crossings.
Texas human smuggling ring: 'Boss Lady' admits to transporting hundreds illegally across the border
A Texas woman has pleaded guilty to her involvement in a large-scale human smuggling operation.
Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
Federal judge poised to bar separating migrant families at US border for 8 years
A federal judge is poised to prohibit separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years.
Texas AG secures administrative stay preventing border barriers from being destroyed by federal government
An administrative stay has been secured that will keep the federal government from destroying Texas's concertina wire fencing along the border, Texas AG Ken Paxton said on Monday.
US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday it's seeing “increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals and encourage migration."
Houston area officials on Texas bill allowing police to arrest migrants crossing the border
Two controversial border bills were approved by the Texas House of Representatives on Tuesday, both of which focus on the US-Mexico border.
Houston among five big cities seeking a meeting with Biden about how to better manage arriving migrants
The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
Houston man charged for human smuggling attempt in Webb County
Texas DPS arrested a Houston man they reported was attempting to smuggle migrants into the U.S. dressed in camouflage and a U.S. Army uniform.
Texas files lawsuit over alleged destruction of border security measures
In a recent court filing, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the federal government of destroying Texas' concertina wire along the border.
Texas Senate passed SB 11, attempting to make illegal immigration state crime
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would give the state authority to arrest migrants at the US border.
Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: ‘Every state has become a border state'
Ivey is the latest Republican governor to send National Guard soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border amid pleas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.