US delegation meets with Mexico's government for talks on surge of migrants at border
Mexican immigration officials are moving to clear a migrant encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande river, as U.S. officials met with Mexico’s president to press for measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
Mexican immigration officials are moving to clear a migrant encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande river, as U.S. officials met with Mexico’s president to press for measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
Controversial border security law challenged in ACLU lawsuit
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
This Week in Texas Politics: Border crisis, Paxton deposition and the 2024 primaries
This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
US border policy deal closer than it seems. How it's shaping up and what's on the line
The main areas of discussion in the deal involve toughening asylum rules for migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, bolstering border enforcement, and deterring migrants from making the journey in the first place.
The main areas of discussion in the deal involve toughening asylum rules for migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, bolstering border enforcement, and deterring migrants from making the journey in the first place.
Migrants from Texas being flown out to Chicago
Just days after Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law allowing state police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, Texas is now flying migrants to Chicago.
Just days after Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law allowing state police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, Texas is now flying migrants to Chicago.
Several groups suing Texas over new immigration law
Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.
Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.
Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
Federal judge poised to bar separating migrant families at US border for 8 years
A federal judge is poised to prohibit separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years.
A federal judge is poised to prohibit separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years.
Texas AG secures administrative stay preventing border barriers from being destroyed by federal government
An administrative stay has been secured that will keep the federal government from destroying Texas's concertina wire fencing along the border, Texas AG Ken Paxton said on Monday.
An administrative stay has been secured that will keep the federal government from destroying Texas's concertina wire fencing along the border, Texas AG Ken Paxton said on Monday.
Texas must remove floating barrier in Rio Grande, court rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a lower court in saying Texas must remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. The fight is likely to continue to the Supreme Court.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a lower court in saying Texas must remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. The fight is likely to continue to the Supreme Court.
US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday it's seeing “increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals and encourage migration."
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday it's seeing “increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals and encourage migration."
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Spiller on SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to North Texas Rep. David Spiller about SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to North Texas Rep. David Spiller about SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime.
Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?
The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.
The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.
Governor Abbott calls for fourth special session
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.
Dan Patrick out with pneumonia as Special Session ends at Capitol
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
This Week in Texas Politics: School choice unravels, divisions on border security funding
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
Texas politics: School choice, immigration and the 'Trump train'
Overnight, the Texas House got into the school voucher debate with the filing of HB 1. That bill is only only one of the big issues This Week in Texas Politics.
Overnight, the Texas House got into the school voucher debate with the filing of HB 1. That bill is only only one of the big issues This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas House debates HB 4 that would allow punishment to undocumented immigrants
State lawmakers took up two controversial issues involving illegal immigration into Texas.
State lawmakers took up two controversial issues involving illegal immigration into Texas.
Iranian encounters confirmed on Texas border, says DPS director
So far this year, 151 individuals on the terrorism watch list were apprehended at the southwest border, according to Texas DPS director McCraw.
So far this year, 151 individuals on the terrorism watch list were apprehended at the southwest border, according to Texas DPS director McCraw.
This Week in Texas Politics: War on Israel, school choice legislation
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.