75-year-old man arrested with $455K of cocaine and ketamine at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a significant shipment of illicit narcotics, seizing more than $455,000 worth of cocaine and ketamine hidden inside a vehicle over the weekend.

More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked

The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.

Texas DPS arrests driver after 20 migrants discovered inside semi on I-35

State troopers discovered 20 undocumented migrants, including four minors, hidden inside the sleeping compartment of a commercial truck tractor during a traffic stop in South Texas last week, authorities said.

Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center

State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.

Texas appeals federal court ruling on anti-immigration law

Texas is appealing a federal court ruling that blocked provisions of the state's anti-immigration bill a day before it was set to take effect.

Senate halts immigration package over Trump's $1.8 billion fund for allies

President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for political allies has sparked backlash from his own party and halted a vote on Trump’s immigration enforcement bill.

CBP officers seize $600K in cocaine hidden in minivan at Texas port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized more than $600,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle earlier this month, federal authorities announced Thursday.

ICE will 'be out there every day' during World Cup, DHS chief says

ICE officials said they will be focused on public safety, not broad immigration sweeps, during the World Cup, but it’s unclear whether ICE agents will avoid all immigration enforcement during the event.

$14.7M in meth hidden in lettuce shipment seized at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas seized $14.7 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of lettuce arriving from Mexico.

Big Bend border security: $1.7B project to bring 200+ miles of roads, cameras, and more

After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans. 

Oklahoma trucker charged after 42 migrants found locked in hot tractor-trailer at Texas checkpoint

An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order

President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.

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.