House GOP votes to condemn Kamala Harris over administration's managing of border policy
The vice president was assigned with addressing the causes of migration in certain countries, with Republicans claiming she didn’t do enough to curtail illegal immigration.
Jocelyn Nungaray murder: Texas lawmakers respond to 12-year-old girl's death with immigration bill
One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
Biden to give legal status to some undocumented spouses of US citizens
The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.
Border security, inflation big issues for Texans: Sen. John Cornyn
Border security and inflation are two of the biggest issues impacting Texans right now, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Gov. Abbott releases 10 most wanted criminals list
Gov. Abbott has launched a "Top Ten Most Wanted" list for criminals who have entered Texas illegally.
Arizona voters will decide whether local police can make border-crossing arrests
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.
Biden issues executive order on border security
President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.
Runoffs, border camp, Capitol chaos, Trump verdict: This Week in Texas Politics
The May runoff elections were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Texans concerned about economy, immigration: poll
According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Biden administration announces rule aiming to speed up asylum screening process for some migrants
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
Texas AG Paxton launches compensation program for landowners affected by border crime
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a program that compensates landowners who receive property damage related to border crime.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Mexican national sentenced after attempting to flee Texas border agents
A Mexican national attempted to flee border agents in Eagle Pass, and was later caught with almost 65 grams of meth. He was sentenced to 27 years in prison.
Texas wildfire hearings, border and the solar eclipse: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Austin man sentenced to 16 years for deadly migrant smuggling incident
An Austin man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a deadly smuggling attempt that killed two migrants in April 2022.
SB 4 on hold again after appeals court order
Senate Bill 4 is once again on hold after a federal appeals court issued an order to prevent it from going into effect. Constitutional law professor Eddy Carder spoke with John Krinjak in this FOX 7 Focus.
Fight over Texas immigration law SB 4: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Courts flip-flop on controversial Texas immigration law SB 4
The fight over who gets to enforce SB 4, the controversial immigration law in Texas, continued on March 20 with more twists and turns.