ICE arrests happen outside North Austin church
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Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin. While Republicans continue to defend the federal immigration enforcement effort.

CBP says Big Bend work is limited as legal challenges grow

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park.

ICE agents could soon have 'shock gloves'
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ICE thinks a non-lethal device will be a valuable tool for its officers to force unruly people to comply. But, there's already a debate charging up.

Driver high on cocaine and drunk sentenced in crash that killed retired Texas nurse

A man living illegally in the U.S. was sentenced to up to 40 years for a drunk driving crash in Parker County that killed retired nurse Cora Estep and injured two family members.

ICE to buy electric shock gloves intended to gain compliance from combative individuals

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers could soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver electric shocks to gain compliance from combative individuals, according to an Associated Press exclusive report. 

U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced.

Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025

Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.

ICE to equip every officer with body cams by end of August

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this weekend they are hoping to have every officer and agent in the field equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of August. 

ICE arrests in downtown Austin sparks protests outside City Hall

An immigration enforcement operation unfolded directly outside Austin City Hall on Thursday morning, interrupting a city budget meeting and drawing sharp condemnation from local officials and community advocates.

ICE arrest sparks protests outside Austin City Hall
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An immigration enforcement operation unfolded directly outside Austin City Hall on Thursday morning, interrupting a city budget meeting and drawing sharp condemnation from local officials and community advocates.

New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.

ICE body camera policy allows video releases only in agency's 'best interest'

Body worn cameras are coming to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within the next two months. But there may be some lingering issues surrounding transparency and the public having access to their video for some of their most volatile incidents. 

Houston law firm led by former Trump appointee gets $150M contract to represent migrant children

A Houston-based law firm with previous ties to the Trump administration has been awarded a contract to provide legal services to unaccompanied children, according to a filing in the federal register.

$1.1M in cocaine seized at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.

US plans permanent visa bond rule affecting mostly African countries

The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.