What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Immigration enforcement concerns linger for some ahead of Houston’s World Cup preparations
As Houston prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, immigration advocates say concerns surrounding enforcement remain top of mind for some families following a contentious City Hall debate over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities.
As Houston prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, immigration advocates say concerns surrounding enforcement remain top of mind for some families following a contentious City Hall debate over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities.
Immigration concerns ahead of Houston's World Cup preparations
Following the back-and-forth over Houston's immigration ordinance, some are concerned about immigration enforcement during FIFA World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke to a local advocate about the concerns.
Following the back-and-forth over Houston's immigration ordinance, some are concerned about immigration enforcement during FIFA World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke to a local advocate about the concerns.
Texas DPS apprehends 'special interest alien' during border operation in Roma
Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.
Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.
Texas DPS Brush Team takedown in Roma
Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.
Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.
Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Judge halts Trump plan to end protections for Yemeni refugees days before deadline
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 3,000 Yemeni refugees.
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 3,000 Yemeni refugees.
Illegal immigrant admitted posing as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Texas mariachi brothers to play with Kacey Musgraves at Gruene Hall
Three teens who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held at a pair of South Texas migrant detention centers for two weeks earlier this year are opening for music superstar Kacey Musgraves after the musician announced three shows in the Lone Star State to promote her new album.
Three teens who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held at a pair of South Texas migrant detention centers for two weeks earlier this year are opening for music superstar Kacey Musgraves after the musician announced three shows in the Lone Star State to promote her new album.
Trump endorses renaming ICE as 'NICE'
President Donald Trump endorsed renaming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as National Immigration and Customs Enforcement, thus giving it the initials NICE.
President Donald Trump endorsed renaming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as National Immigration and Customs Enforcement, thus giving it the initials NICE.
ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and policy shake-up
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Court lifts block on SB4 that lets Texas enforce immigration law
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
Justice Department targets hundreds in denaturalization push
The Justice Department is reportedly stepping up efforts to revoke citizenship from hundreds of naturalized Americans.
The Justice Department is reportedly stepping up efforts to revoke citizenship from hundreds of naturalized Americans.
City of Dallas updates ICE compliance policy after funding threat from Abbott
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.
Judge orders release of family held at Dilley detention facility for nearly a year
A federal judge has ordered the release of a mother and her five children from a Texas immigration detention facility where the family has been held for the past 10 months.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a mother and her five children from a Texas immigration detention facility where the family has been held for the past 10 months.
Mexican national sentenced to 17+ years for smuggling meth in propane tanks
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
Houston City Council votes on immigration police change amid threat of losing $110M in grants
Houston City Council has voted on changes to a city ordinance that outlines how police should interact with federal immigration authorities.
Houston City Council has voted on changes to a city ordinance that outlines how police should interact with federal immigration authorities.
Houston council changes HPD-ICE policy
The Houston City Council approved changes to its controversial policy on how city police interact with federal immigration authorities. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the changes, and we hear Gov. Greg Abbott's response.
The Houston City Council approved changes to its controversial policy on how city police interact with federal immigration authorities. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the changes, and we hear Gov. Greg Abbott's response.