Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to end Title 42
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for five-year mandatory sentence for human smugglers
Gov. Greg Abbott is making his pitch ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
US Border Patrol agent killed in high-speed chase of illegal immigrant group
The Border Patrol agent leaves behind two children, sources say.
Texas Guard to send tank-like military vehicles to the border
A document obtained by The Texas Tribune and Army Times shows that the Vietnam-era M113 armored personnel carriers will be sent to 10 locations along the Texas-Mexico border.
FOX 26 calls 'B.S.' on extreme, inaccurate GOP border claims
It’s hard to find a Texas voter who is unconcerned about what’s happening on the border and at least two well-known Republicans are clearly looking to exploit that anxiety with claims that don’t stand up to scrutiny.
New DACA program can continue for now, judge rules
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
New York City mayor declares state of emergency over busing of migrants from Texas
Mayor Eric Adams said the city needs emergency funding to provide shelter to migrants and other people without housing. He also asked El Paso to stop sending migrants there.
Texas human smuggling bust stops plane of illegal immigrants, including deported child sexual assault suspect
Three – including female U.S. citizen – facing charges over smuggling flight from Weslaco to Houston.
Most Texans support busing migrants, think state hasn't done enough to stop mass shootings, poll says
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows how Texans feel about a number of hot button issues heading into this November's election.
9 migrants found dead in Texas river, Border Patrol says
Officials made the discovery while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy rains.
Texas officials stop airplane human smuggling attempt, one migrant allegedly paid $11,000
Texas officials say 13 illegal immigrants were part of the human smuggling scheme.
Regional head of Homeland Security shares concerns about fallout from Trump raid, border security
The search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate led to armed protests outside the Phoenix FBI office and a shootout in Cincinnati with a man who tried to storm the FBI office.
Report finds ‘unnecessary’ force by agents at Rio Grande
In a recently released report, Customs and Border Protection blamed a “lack of command control and communication” for mounted agents using their horses to block and move Haitian migrants.
Border Patrol agents in Texas discover migrants smuggled inside toolboxes at checkpoint
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.
Texas police: 4 migrants killed in smuggling attempt
Four migrants and three other people were injured in a Texas highway crash, in what authorities are calling yet another deadly human smuggling attempt.
Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez withdraws ICE director consideration
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has withdrawn his consideration for Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after being nominated by the Biden administration more than a year ago.
Title 42: Federal judge rules COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on southern US border
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
CBP: Woman tried to cross border with condom filled with fentanyl pills in her vaginal cavity
A woman was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 0.006 pounds of fentanyl that was wrapped inside a condom the woman placed inside her vaginal cavity.
Treasury Department opens investigation into Abbott’s use of federal funds for border mission
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.