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.
Texas anti-immigration law blocked by federal court the day before taking effect
A federal court has halted an anti-immigration law a day before it would have gone into effect in Texas.
A federal court has halted an anti-immigration law a day before it would have gone into effect in Texas.
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.
ICE puts detainer on suspect in two Central Texas murders
ICE has placed a detainer on the man accused of killing Alba Jenisse Aviles in Bastrop County in 2018 and Alyssa Ann Rivera in Austin in 2024.
ICE has placed a detainer on the man accused of killing Alba Jenisse Aviles in Bastrop County in 2018 and Alyssa Ann Rivera in Austin in 2024.
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.
Interview with immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch
FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan interviewed immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch. She is the attorney of an Alamo Heights family that was detained by ICE in April. On May 13, a federal judge ordered the family to be released.
FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan interviewed immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch. She is the attorney of an Alamo Heights family that was detained by ICE in April. On May 13, a federal judge ordered the family to be released.
Federal judge orders ICE to release Alamo Heights family from Dilley Detention Center
A federal judge in San Antonio ordered the released of an Alamo Heights family from the Dilley Detention Center.
A federal judge in San Antonio ordered the released of an Alamo Heights family from the Dilley Detention Center.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigated over ICE cooperation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
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.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
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.
Canadian American pleads guilty to human smuggling after family dies crossing into New York
A Canadian man who also held American citizenship pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling attempt across the two nations’ border that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family, which included two children under three years old.
A Canadian man who also held American citizenship pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling attempt across the two nations’ border that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family, which included two children under three years old.
Austin student taken into ICE custody; Attorney, Rep. Greg Casar call for his release
One Austin student is sitting in ICE detention. Friends, attorneys, and Congressman Greg Casar are now pushing for the release of 18-year-old Luis Fernando Cabrera.
One Austin student is sitting in ICE detention. Friends, attorneys, and Congressman Greg Casar are now pushing for the release of 18-year-old Luis Fernando Cabrera.
High school student in Austin taken into ICE custody
One Austin student is sitting in ICE detention. Friends, attorneys, and Congressman Greg Casar are now pushing for the release of 18-year-old Luis Fernando Cabrera.
One Austin student is sitting in ICE detention. Friends, attorneys, and Congressman Greg Casar are now pushing for the release of 18-year-old Luis Fernando Cabrera.
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.
What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
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 proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.