Austin-area lawmakers clash on party lines over ICE protests

Democrats rallied to condemn increased immigration enforcement, while Republicans argue that protests hinder officials as they do their jobs.

ICE Out march held in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen plays Defend Minnesota concert

A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.

Abbott: Texans can carry guns at protests 'responsibly'

Gov. Greg Abbott reasserted that Texans have a constitutional right to carry guns at protests Thursday, seemingly pushing against fellow Republicans who have said protesters should not have weapons at events.

Latest on ICE shootings in Minnesota
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Border Czar Tom Homan took over immigration enforcement efforts in the twin cities and said he's already met with state and local leaders, signaling changes will be made. Meanwhile, the Minneapolis mayor is in DC, pushing for ICE to leave his town. He called their actions "unamerican."

Disabled man dies as caretaker father remains in ICE custody in Dallas

Maher Tarabishi says he's been making annual check-ins with ICE since coming here in the 90s. While making one of those check-ins in October, he was detained. ICE has denied requests to allow him to attend his son's funeral.

WATCH: Texas troopers, protesters clash outside ICE detention facility

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers fired pepper balls into a crowd of protesters outside an ICE detention facility Wednesday where a 5-year-old boy from the Minneapolis area is being held.

Withdrawal of ICE in MN depends on cooperation, Trump's border czar says

White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.

ICE in Minnesota: Trump border czar says withdrawal of feds depends on cooperation

Immigration operations continue in Minnesota on Thursday. In White House Border Czar Tom Homan's first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, he said they're working on a drawdown plan for federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials. Find live updates on ICE operations in the state here.

Texas Democrats demand 5-year-old's release from ICE facility in Dilley

Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.

Lawmakers visit child & father detained by ICE
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A 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota is now being held at a detention center in Dilley, Texas. On Wednesday, hundreds gathered in San Antonio as officials demand his release.

Alex Pretti: Austin nurses gather at vigil to honor man killed by ICE

National Nurses United, the country’s largest union of registered nurses, has mobilized a week of action, hosting vigils to seek justice for Alex Pretti. He was killed by immigration officers in Minnesota.

ICE agents being sent to Winter Olympics
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There are less than two weeks left until the Winter Olympics and Italian officials released their security plans for the games. It's a U.S. plan to send ICE agents to Milan, however, that is raising concerns.

Minnesota ICE operations & confrontations continue
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President Trump and the mayor of Minneapolis get into a war of words online despite efforts to dial down tensions following the shooting death of two people in Minnesota by immigration officers this month.

Abbott: ICE should 'work from a different direction' following recent shootings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the White House and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement need to “recalibrate” and work to regain trust after the latest shooting by ICE agents in Minnesota.

US sending ICE unit for Winter Olympics security: What we know

Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, is reportedly being deployed for the Winter Olympics causing concerns for some in Italy ahead of the international event.

Meta blocks controversial site that allegedly published thousands of DHS employee names

Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a controversial website known as the “ICE List,” which claims to document thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees involved in immigration enforcement.