More than 6,000 migrants removed from Texas encampment, officials say
U.S. officials say more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town.
U.S. officials say more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town.
Thousands of Haitian migrants stuck at Texas-Mexico border
Our panel discusses the humanitarian crisis in the border town of Del Rio as thousands of migrants flee Haiti.
Our panel discusses the humanitarian crisis in the border town of Del Rio as thousands of migrants flee Haiti.
US will fly 'massive' number of Haitian migrants to Haiti, official says
A US official says the Biden administration plans on “massive movements” of Haitian migrants in a small Texas border city on flights to Haiti starting Sunday.
A US official says the Biden administration plans on “massive movements” of Haitian migrants in a small Texas border city on flights to Haiti starting Sunday.
DACA recipient reunites with family at Bush Intercontinental Airport
A very emotional reunion over at Bush Intercontinental Airport. She has lived in Texas since she was 7-years-old and was covered under DACA but a few months ago, went to the American Consulate in Juarez, Mexico to interview for permanent U.S. residence but then she was denied reentry
A very emotional reunion over at Bush Intercontinental Airport. She has lived in Texas since she was 7-years-old and was covered under DACA but a few months ago, went to the American Consulate in Juarez, Mexico to interview for permanent U.S. residence but then she was denied reentry
Federal court in El Paso blocks Abbott's migrant transportation order
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
Man wearing fake Border Patrol uniform arrested during smuggling attempt near Tucson
John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.
John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.
Sheriffs warn of growing danger ahead border security vote
South Texas sheriffs delivered powerful testimony as state lawmakers considered an additional $1 billion for border protection.
South Texas sheriffs delivered powerful testimony as state lawmakers considered an additional $1 billion for border protection.
Texas to spend $25 million on concrete barrier amid Gov. Abbott's push for state-funded border wall
The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbott’s office says it’s a “concrete barrier” that is separate from his border wall push.
The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbott’s office says it’s a “concrete barrier” that is separate from his border wall push.
Migrant children stopped at US-Mexico border reaches all time high
A U.S. official says the number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an all-time high in July.
A U.S. official says the number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an all-time high in July.
FIEL Houston holds rally to gather support for undocumented immigrants
The fight over Immigration Reform continues after a federal judge put a halt to new DACA applications.
The fight over Immigration Reform continues after a federal judge put a halt to new DACA applications.
Justice Department sues Texas over Gov. Abbott's order for law enforcement to pull over vehicles with migrants
On Wednesday, Abbott issued the order, allowing Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to reroute civilian vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry, or seize the vehicles, if police suspect the driver is transporting migrants who have COVID-19.
On Wednesday, Abbott issued the order, allowing Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to reroute civilian vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry, or seize the vehicles, if police suspect the driver is transporting migrants who have COVID-19.
Harris releases strategy to tackle 'root causes' of migration spike
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist Texas DPS in making arrests related to border crisis
In a letter addressed to Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said, “As Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State” under Article IV, Section 7, of the Texas Constitution, the governor can “call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State.”
In a letter addressed to Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said, “As Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State” under Article IV, Section 7, of the Texas Constitution, the governor can “call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State.”
Local group helps refugee children feel at home
A local group is partnering with artists to help brighten the new homes of Afghan refugees.
A local group is partnering with artists to help brighten the new homes of Afghan refugees.
Abbott promised "transparency and accountability” for border donations; but donors don’t have to use real name
Despite promises from Abbott that transparency in the crowdfunding process for the border wall would be paramount, donor information released to The Texas Tribune for the first week of collections was bereft of any way to verify the identities of the majority of the donors.
Despite promises from Abbott that transparency in the crowdfunding process for the border wall would be paramount, donor information released to The Texas Tribune for the first week of collections was bereft of any way to verify the identities of the majority of the donors.
Texas begins jailing border crossers on trespassing charges
The detainees are being held at what had been an empty state prison in Dilley, Texas, about 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) north of the border city of Laredo, said Robert Hurst, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He said the converted facility will be able to hold more than 950 people.
The detainees are being held at what had been an empty state prison in Dilley, Texas, about 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) north of the border city of Laredo, said Robert Hurst, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He said the converted facility will be able to hold more than 950 people.
Texas truck driver charged with smuggling more than 100 undocumented immigrants in refrigerated trailer
A Laredo man is facing 10 years in federal prison after arrest charges say he smuggled more than 100 undocumented immigrants in a refrigerated trailer.
A Laredo man is facing 10 years in federal prison after arrest charges say he smuggled more than 100 undocumented immigrants in a refrigerated trailer.
Confirmation hearing Thursday for Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to lead ICE
Earlier this year, President Joe Biden nominated Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since 2017.
Earlier this year, President Joe Biden nominated Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since 2017.
Gov. Greg Abbott holds briefing on border security in Texas
Sheriff?s from several border communities met with the governor Saturday to discuss some of their needs including more manpower, more jail space, and more judges.
Sheriff?s from several border communities met with the governor Saturday to discuss some of their needs including more manpower, more jail space, and more judges.
ICE to avoid detaining most pregnant, postpartum women in new policy
ICE will avoid detaining most undocumented people who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing under a new policy announced Friday.
ICE will avoid detaining most undocumented people who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing under a new policy announced Friday.