Texas floating barrier: Governor defends Rio Grande buoys in letter to President Biden

Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday defending the state's use of marine barriers in the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the river into the U.S. from Mexico.

Justice Department tells Texas that floating barrier on Rio Grande raises humanitarian concerns

The Justice Department has told Texas that a floating barrier of wrecking ball-sized buoys the state put on the Rio Grande violates federal law and raises humanitarian concerns for migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.

Honduran migrant throws 1-year-old girl in the Rio Grande, authorities say

A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.

Texas floating barrier on Rio Grande: Mexico files border boundaries complaint over plan

Mexico’s top diplomat said her country sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. government expressing concern that Texas’ deployment of floating barriers on the Rio Grande may violate 1944 and 1970 treaties on boundaries and water.

13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say

Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.

Supreme Court toss Texas immigration lawsuit
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The Secretary of Homeland Security is praising the Supreme Court on its decision to toss a lawsuit by Texas and Louisiana challenging President Biden's targeted deportation policy. The White House says this will allow ICE officers to focus on migrants who pose a threat to the country. FOX's Lucas Tomlinson breaks down the ruling.

Biden admin can limit immigration arrests, Supreme Court rules

Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.

World Refugee Day 2023: Houston hears survivor’s stories
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The Houston Refugee Alliance hosted a special event panel discussion with refugees from around the world. It shed light on the journeys and stories of individuals who sought a better life.

VIDEO: Texas DPS troopers led on high-speed chase by Houston man smuggling immigrants
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A Houston driver was arrested and charged with smuggling and evading after leading Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a high-speed chase in Kinney County while smuggling immigrants from Mexico.

US military offering fast-track to citizenship for migrants who enlist

The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott unveils floating wall, signs border measures into law

With an estimated 6 million undocumented immigrants crossing our Southern Border since 2021, Texas Governor Greg unveiled a new strategy aimed at making it much more difficult to swim or wade across the Rio Grande.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed new barrier to keep undocumented immigrants out
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With an estimated 6 million undocumented immigrants crossing our Southern Border since 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is desperate to slow the flow. On Thursday, he unveiled a new strategy aimed at making it much more difficult to swim or wade across the Rio Grande. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains what's being deployed.