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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Justice Department targets hundreds in denaturalization push

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. 

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.

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.

Houston council changes HPD-ICE policy
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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.

Gov. Abbott on Houston's change ICE-related policy
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While attending an election event in Montgomery County, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to the press regarding the changes to Houston's policy on HPD's interactions with federal immigration authorities.

Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.

Houston City Council to consider immigration policy change to restore $110M in grants

Facing the potential loss of $110 million in public safety funding, Houston City Council will meet Wednesday to consider changing a city ordinance that dictates how police interact with federal immigration authorities.

Speakers against funding threat over Houston anti-ICE ordinance
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While $110 million hangs in the balance over Houston's immigration policy, some speakers at Tuesday's council meeting say the city shouldn't have to choose between the policy and the money. FOX 26's Karys Belger gave a briefing of the hearing as it continued.

Mexican national sentenced to 27 years for major cocaine, cash smuggling operation

A Mexican national was sentenced to over 27 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization where he transported cocaine and smuggled cash across Texas.