Texas city removes 'Defund the Wall' mural after Abbott's threat to pull road funds

The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.

'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area

The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.

Trump admin wants to replace some ICE chiefs
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According to new data the Department of Homeland Security has deported more than half-a-million people from the U.S. since President Trump took office. Despite record-breaking numbers, the administration isn't happy and is demanding DHS ramp up its efforts even if it means changing leadership at the top

Trump DOJ plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the West African nation of Liberia has agreed to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and he could be deported there as early as Oct. 31. 

Live updates: Gunfire rings out at end of Bay Area immigration protest

Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.

San Francisco Bay Area immigration operation canceled for now: White House

The immigration operation that was supposed to occur in the Bay Area on Thursday, was stopped even before it got started, KTVU has learned, and stems from a late-night phone call between San Francisco's mayor and President Donald Trump.  

Community rallies as judge hears case for ICE release of Marwan Marouf

Marwan Marouf, a North Texas Islamic community leader detained a month ago for a visa overstay, is currently fighting for his release on bond in Houston immigration court while facing new terror-related civil complaints from the Department of Homeland Security.

Newsom warns Californians after Trump backs off Bay Area immigration surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.

Trump won't deploy federal troops to San Francisco: mayor

Despite threats otherwise, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Thursday morning that President Donald Trump would not be sending federal troops to The City.

Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island

President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration

More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.

Deported journalist Mario Guevara says he wouldn't cover ICE anymore

Two weeks after he was deported, Mario Guevara reflects on his arrest, ICE detainment, and moving forward from being deported.

Immigrant accused of ICE agent bounty TikTok had loaded gun during Dallas arrest: DHS

Aguilar, who is accused of offering $10,000 for hits on ICE agents, was found with a loaded 9mm handgun in his car when he was arrested, DHS said. The department notes that it's a felony for undocumented immigrants to have guns in the U.S.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff faces new controversy over ICE

Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce conference wrapped up this week, but CEO Marc Benioff is facing new controversy following a report that he offered to help the federal government hire immigration enforcement agents.

Dozens attend prayer vigil held downtown for migrant justice

Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.