State Department halts Gaza visitor visas after videos spark scrutiny
The State Department has suspended all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.
The State Department has suspended all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.
$7.6M worth of meth smuggled in flower shipment seized at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized millions of dollars worth of drugs hidden in a shipment of roses headed from Mexico to Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized millions of dollars worth of drugs hidden in a shipment of roses headed from Mexico to Texas.
Houston ICE deports Honduran gang leader
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from the Houston field office deported an alleged Honduran gang leader wanted in the country for a criminal conspiracy.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from the Houston field office deported an alleged Honduran gang leader wanted in the country for a criminal conspiracy.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
ICE Houston arrests more than 350 gang members in past 6 months
Those arrested illegally entered US over 1,400 times, been convicted of nearly 1,700 criminal offenses, ICE officials say.
Those arrested illegally entered US over 1,400 times, been convicted of nearly 1,700 criminal offenses, ICE officials say.
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
Alligator Alcatraz: Future construction stopped for 14 days at Florida ICE facility over environmental issues
A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.
A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.
'Superman' actor Dean Cain says he joined ICE
Cain, 59, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, shared on social media that he joined ICE to "help save America," and encouraged others to do so.
Cain, 59, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, shared on social media that he joined ICE to "help save America," and encouraged others to do so.
DOJ releases new list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' as part of immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year requiring a list of jurisdictions that he believes are impacting federal immigration laws.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year requiring a list of jurisdictions that he believes are impacting federal immigration laws.
Kristi Noem says 'Alligator Alcatraz' could be model for detention centers in US
The Homeland Security secretary said in a recent interview that certain states are under consideration as potential locations for detention facilities like “Alligator Alcatraz."
The Homeland Security secretary said in a recent interview that certain states are under consideration as potential locations for detention facilities like “Alligator Alcatraz."
NY high school grad detained by ICE for 'visa that expired over 2 years ago,' officials say
A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.
A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.
Ken Paxton asks for rehearing from full federal appeals court on Texas immigration law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a full federal appeals court to reconsider its decision to uphold a ruling that prevents the state from enforcing a 2023 law that would allow local police to arrest people they believe crossed the Texas-Mexico border illegally.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a full federal appeals court to reconsider its decision to uphold a ruling that prevents the state from enforcing a 2023 law that would allow local police to arrest people they believe crossed the Texas-Mexico border illegally.
Man gets 10-year sentence for smuggling 17 migrants in 'cloned' delivery truck in Texas
The truck was found to be a fake "clone" of a Lowe's delivery vehicle, with a three-foot-wide hidden compartment area inside the box trailer.
The truck was found to be a fake "clone" of a Lowe's delivery vehicle, with a three-foot-wide hidden compartment area inside the box trailer.
Texas Rep. Greg Casar speaks out on immigration court proceedings
Democratic U.S. Congressman Greg Casar is speaking out about the way immigration laws are being enforced in Texas courtrooms.
Democratic U.S. Congressman Greg Casar is speaking out about the way immigration laws are being enforced in Texas courtrooms.
National Guardsman from Houston convicted for smuggling migrants into U.S., ICE says
According to ICE, the verdict was reached after a one-day trial and less than one hour of jury deliberation.
According to ICE, the verdict was reached after a one-day trial and less than one hour of jury deliberation.
Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions blocked by judge in third ruling since Supreme Court decision
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
Venezuelan baseball team denied US visas for Little League tournament
A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.
A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.
"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Appeals court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship order unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, blocking it from enforcement and setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown.
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, blocking it from enforcement and setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown.
'Egregious overstep': Texas advocacy group speaks on ICE accessing Medicaid data
The Trump administration has struck a deal to give immigration officials access to Medicaid enrollees' personal data. It's expected ICE will use the information to try to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the US.
The Trump administration has struck a deal to give immigration officials access to Medicaid enrollees' personal data. It's expected ICE will use the information to try to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the US.