Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor released from immigration detention

A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.

Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspect arrested at International Bridge

Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured.

Army soldier's wife deported in immigration crackdown

The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant was deported back to Honduras, according to her family and the Department of Homeland Security. 

Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting

Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.

Trump administration moves to revoke visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation

More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Trump administration proposes over $103K fee for new H-1B worker visas

The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.

Border Patrol arrests father awaiting sons' return from USS Abraham Lincoln

A Navy sailor deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln revealed in a social media post that he learned of his father’s arrest while at sea.

Judge quashes Trump administration pause on visa processing for 75 countries

A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.

Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities

A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions.

Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting

Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park.

CBP officers discover $14.9 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday.

Minnesota sues Gov. Greg Abbott
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued Gov. Greg Abbott. They are trying to compel Abbott to extradite an ICE agent to stand trial for assault and falsely reporting a crime after he wounded a man during a crackdown in Minneapolis.

ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.