Texas DPS arrests driver after 20 migrants discovered inside semi on I-35
State troopers discovered 20 undocumented migrants, including four minors, hidden inside the sleeping compartment of a commercial truck tractor during a traffic stop in South Texas last week, authorities said.
State troopers discovered 20 undocumented migrants, including four minors, hidden inside the sleeping compartment of a commercial truck tractor during a traffic stop in South Texas last week, authorities said.
DHS secretary's threat to sanctuary city airports puts airlines, travel industry on edge
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
Former Border Patrol agent in Texas pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers
A former U.S. Border Patrol agent stationed in Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding taxpayers.
A former U.S. Border Patrol agent stationed in Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding taxpayers.
Trump administration orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from their home countries
USCIS said it will grant "adjustment of status" only in extraordinary circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.
USCIS said it will grant "adjustment of status" only in extraordinary circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.
Judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday.
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday.
Texas appeals federal court ruling on anti-immigration law
Texas is appealing a federal court ruling that blocked provisions of the state's anti-immigration bill a day before it was set to take effect.
Texas is appealing a federal court ruling that blocked provisions of the state's anti-immigration bill a day before it was set to take effect.
CBP officers seize $600K in cocaine hidden in minivan at Texas port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized more than $600,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle earlier this month, federal authorities announced Thursday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized more than $600,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle earlier this month, federal authorities announced Thursday.
ICE will 'be out there every day' during World Cup, DHS chief says
ICE officials said they will be focused on public safety, not broad immigration sweeps, during the World Cup, but it’s unclear whether ICE agents will avoid all immigration enforcement during the event.
ICE officials said they will be focused on public safety, not broad immigration sweeps, during the World Cup, but it’s unclear whether ICE agents will avoid all immigration enforcement during the event.
$14.7M in meth hidden in lettuce shipment seized at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas seized $14.7 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of lettuce arriving from Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas seized $14.7 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of lettuce arriving from Mexico.
Big Bend border security: $1.7B project to bring 200+ miles of roads, cameras, and more
After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans.
After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans.
Oklahoma trucker charged after 42 migrants found locked in hot tractor-trailer at Texas checkpoint
An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
Big Bend border security: $1.7 billion awarded despite 'no wall' in CBP plans
Despite "no wall" being planned for Big Bend National Park at Texas' southern border, a $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for ongoing U.S. Customs and Border immigration-deterring construction.
Despite "no wall" being planned for Big Bend National Park at Texas' southern border, a $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for ongoing U.S. Customs and Border immigration-deterring construction.
Texas anti-immigration law blocked by federal court the day before taking effect
A federal court has halted an anti-immigration law a day before it would have gone into effect in Texas.
A federal court has halted an anti-immigration law a day before it would have gone into effect in Texas.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
Woman arrested in connection with deadly migrant train cases
A Del Rio woman has been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into human smuggling tied to deadly migrant train cases in Laredo and San Antonio.
A Del Rio woman has been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into human smuggling tied to deadly migrant train cases in Laredo and San Antonio.
US Border Patrol chief resigns 'effective immediately'
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigated over ICE cooperation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
Federal judge cracks down on ICE, rules agents in violation of limits on warrantless arrests
A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant.
A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.