Texas can enforce controversial immigration law, US appeals court decides
Texas can finally enforce an immigration law that's been stalled for years after a U.S. appeals court lifted a recent block.
Texas can finally enforce an immigration law that's been stalled for years after a U.S. appeals court lifted a recent block.
California man sentenced to 5+ years for smuggling 1,700 reptiles through El Paso border
A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.
A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.
75-year-old man arrested with $455K of cocaine and ketamine at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a significant shipment of illicit narcotics, seizing more than $455,000 worth of cocaine and ketamine hidden inside a vehicle over the weekend.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a significant shipment of illicit narcotics, seizing more than $455,000 worth of cocaine and ketamine hidden inside a vehicle over the weekend.
Six horses seized during West Texas traffic stop amid USDA livestock smuggling investigation
Sheriff’s deputies seized six horses during a traffic stop in West Texas as part of an ongoing livestock smuggling investigation, authorities said.
Sheriff’s deputies seized six horses during a traffic stop in West Texas as part of an ongoing livestock smuggling investigation, authorities said.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
Seventh victim found near San Antonio in migrant train car smuggling
The discovery of a seventh body along railroad tracks in Bexar County on Monday has expanded an investigation into a human smuggling operation that left six other migrants dead in a shipping container in Laredo.
The discovery of a seventh body along railroad tracks in Bexar County on Monday has expanded an investigation into a human smuggling operation that left six other migrants dead in a shipping container in Laredo.
6 people, including 14-year-old, found dead in Laredo train car likely killed by Texas heat
Authorities have identified five of the six people found dead inside a shipping container at a South Texas rail yard, including a 14-year-old boy, officials said Tuesday.
Authorities have identified five of the six people found dead inside a shipping container at a South Texas rail yard, including a 14-year-old boy, officials said Tuesday.
Six people found dead in train boxcar near Texas-Mexico border
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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.