Cuban national sentenced in Texas for forcing smuggled women into commercial sex work

A Cuban national living illegally in the United States was sentenced Monday for operating a multi-state labor trafficking scheme that forced three Cuban women into commercial sex work.

Democrat lawmakers review ICE shootings
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Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar and other Democratic members of Congress hosted a hearing Thursday on ICE's actions in connection to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin.

Nearly 40 pounds of meth found hidden in driver's spare tire at Texas border, officials say

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 40 pounds of meth and 24 pounds of cocaine that they said was found hidden in two drivers' vehicles at the Texas border last week. 

Austin ICE shooting: Democratic Congress members hold hearing

Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar and other Democratic members of Congress hosted a hearing Thursday on ICE's actions in connection to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin.

19 arrested, weapons seized in federal probe of alleged Texas drug ring

Federal prosecutors announced on Oct, 8 that authorities have arrested 19 people following a long-term investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization operating in and around Alice, Texas.

ICE-involved shooting in New York
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New York City's mayor is clashing with federal immigration officials over a shooting in the Bronx this week. ICE agents shot and took a man into custody, who they said was an illegal immigrant with an extensive criminal record.

Mississippi college basketball player detained by ICE; school is 'deeply concerned'

A Mississippi Valley State men’s basketball player is in ICE custody in Louisiana, and school officials say they’re "deeply concerned for the student’s well-being."

Trump administration suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card program

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several IT outsourcing firms from sponsoring foreign workers due to alleged fraud.

Man jailed for smuggling 188 illegal migrants into US; judge says it’s ‘a wonder nobody died'

A Honduran national who was illegally living in Houston has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in smuggling close to 200 illegal immigrants into the U.S., the Department of Justice said. 

Texas man found guilty of smuggling migrants in cattle trailer behind hay bales

A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday.

ICE responds to viral video, claims that agents left boy at bus stop after detaining his mother

A Austin city councilman says an ICE arrest in a viral video happened at a school bus stop, leaving a child alone and crying, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise.

ICE addresses viral detainment video
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A viral video appeared to show a woman being detained by ICE in North Austin. A city councilman says the arrest happened at a school bus stop, leaving the woman’s child alone and crying, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.

Two arrested after $628K cocaine bust at Laredo port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.

Man shot by ICE agent in Austin undergoes surgery
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The man shot by an ICE agent in North Austin has undergone surgery nearly two weeks after the shooting.