Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants
The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a floating barrier that the state placed on the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a floating barrier that the state placed on the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
Texas floating barrier: Governor defends Rio Grande buoys in letter to President Biden
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday defending the state's use of marine barriers in the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the river into the U.S. from Mexico.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday defending the state's use of marine barriers in the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the river into the U.S. from Mexico.
Justice Department tells Texas that floating barrier on Rio Grande raises humanitarian concerns
The Justice Department has told Texas that a floating barrier of wrecking ball-sized buoys the state put on the Rio Grande violates federal law and raises humanitarian concerns for migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
The Justice Department has told Texas that a floating barrier of wrecking ball-sized buoys the state put on the Rio Grande violates federal law and raises humanitarian concerns for migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
Honduran migrant throws 1-year-old girl in the Rio Grande, authorities say
A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.
A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.
Caravan of nearly 1,000 migrants in Southern Mexico walk toward US
Nearly 1,000 migrants from South America formed a group to head north together in hopes of reaching the U.S.
Nearly 1,000 migrants from South America formed a group to head north together in hopes of reaching the U.S.
Operation Lone Star: Abbott releases latest statistics on border security operation
According to the new stats, the operation has led to over 390,000 apprehensions and more than 30,000 criminal arrests, with more than 28,000 felony charges reported.
According to the new stats, the operation has led to over 390,000 apprehensions and more than 30,000 criminal arrests, with more than 28,000 felony charges reported.
Texas DPS releases numbers on Operation Lone Star's impact at the border
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in mind
The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive" than the former president’s proposals.
The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive" than the former president’s proposals.
Brussels sprouts shipment turns into $4.3M drug bust, border patrol says
A tractor-trailer meant to be shipping Brussels sprouts was found to have millions of dollars worth of meth hiding inside of it, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
A tractor-trailer meant to be shipping Brussels sprouts was found to have millions of dollars worth of meth hiding inside of it, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
Militia members wanted to ‘start a war’ at the border, murder migrants and Border Patrol agents: Prosecutors
The pair planned to murder any Border Patrol agents who attempted to stop them.
The pair planned to murder any Border Patrol agents who attempted to stop them.
Texas to use mobile, floating border wall in effort to prevent illegal crossings
The first 1,000 feet of the new “water-based barrier" will be deployed in Eagle Pass, Texas.
The first 1,000 feet of the new “water-based barrier" will be deployed in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Floating border wall announced by Texas governor as border security legislation signed
Governor Greg Abbott signed "critical border security legislation" that was passed during the recent legislative session.
Governor Greg Abbott signed "critical border security legislation" that was passed during the recent legislative session.
Texas House, Senate remain at impasse on property tax relief, border security
Eight days into the special session, and there’s still no deal between the House and Senate on Gov. Greg Abbott’s two agenda items: property tax relief and border security.
Eight days into the special session, and there’s still no deal between the House and Senate on Gov. Greg Abbott’s two agenda items: property tax relief and border security.
2nd flight carrying migrants lands in California
A second plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday. It's the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.
A second plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday. It's the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border
“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."
“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."
Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session to cut property taxes, crackdown on human smuggling
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
Waco man sentenced to 25 years in prison for role in meth trafficking operation
Jimmie Troy Palmer III and other conspirators were arrested in August 2020 after one of the co-conspirators attempted to enter the U.S. in Del Rio with over 17 pounds of meth.
Jimmie Troy Palmer III and other conspirators were arrested in August 2020 after one of the co-conspirators attempted to enter the U.S. in Del Rio with over 17 pounds of meth.
Child dropped over Mexico-U.S. border in footage captured by surveillance camera
A heartbreaking scene was captured of a person appearing to drop a child over the Mexico-California border.
A heartbreaking scene was captured of a person appearing to drop a child over the Mexico-California border.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw advocates military strike, calling cartels 'clear and present' threat
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Border appears calm after lifting of pandemic-related asylum bans
After Title 42 rules were lifted, migrants and officials were still evaluating the change and the new policy adopted by the Biden administration to stabilize the border.
After Title 42 rules were lifted, migrants and officials were still evaluating the change and the new policy adopted by the Biden administration to stabilize the border.