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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Local group helps refugee children feel at home
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Abbott, former Pres. Trump jointly visit Texas-Mexico border
Greg Abbott and Donald Trump were in the Rio Grande Valley visiting the border in Hidalgo County and Abbott reiterated his own pledge to finish the border wall in Texas.
South Texas prepares for Abbott, Trump border tour
On Wednesday Gov. Greg Abbott will use the border as a backdrop to show former President Donald Trump his plan to secure it.
Ilhan Omar says every illegal immigrant in US should have 'pathway to citizenship'
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship.
Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.
Abbott issues statewide call for jailers to assist at border
Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.
Border Patrol chief who backed Trump's wall resigns
Rodney Scott wrote to agents that he will be reassigned.
VP Kamala Harris traveling to Texas for first visit to US-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to El Paso, Texas, on Friday to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.