Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
Politics in Texas in 2024 expected to be busy, experts say
The Texas Legislature is not actually in session in 2024, but experts say not to rule out another special session. And if there’s anything we learned from last year, it’s to expect the unexpected.
Closed Arizona border crossing at Lukeville to reopen on Jan. 4
The border crossing, which has been closed since early December, will reopen a month after its temporary closure.
NYC migrants executive order targets buses from border, Adams announces
NYC Mayor Adams is announcing an executive order requiring charter buses transporting migrants to provide a 32-hours notice. Buses can only arrive between 8:30 a.m. and noon, he said.
U.S. Department of Justice says it will sue if Texas enforces new law punishing illegal border crossing
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened to sue to stop a new Texas law that allows state police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border — unless Gov. Greg Abbott backs off of enforcing the law.
US delegation meets with Mexico's government for talks on surge of migrants at border
Mexican immigration officials are moving to clear a migrant encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande river, as U.S. officials met with Mexico’s president to press for measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
Controversial border security law challenged in ACLU lawsuit
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
This Week in Texas Politics: Border crisis, Paxton deposition and the 2024 primaries
This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
US border policy deal closer than it seems. How it's shaping up and what's on the line
The main areas of discussion in the deal involve toughening asylum rules for migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, bolstering border enforcement, and deterring migrants from making the journey in the first place.
Migrants from Texas being flown out to Chicago
Just days after Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law allowing state police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, Texas is now flying migrants to Chicago.
Immigration drives 2nd consecutive year of US population growth, Census Bureau reveals
The number of immigrants to the U.S. jumped to the highest level in two decades this year, driving the nation’s overall population growth.
Here's what to know about Texas' new law that lets cops arrest migrants entering the US illegally
Civil rights groups and a Texas border county filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to stop the measure from taking effect in March, arguing that the bill is unconstitutional.
Highest single day record of migrants crossing border, FOX sources
The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.
Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants 'poisoning' nation's blood at Iowa rally
Former President Donald Trump responded to mounting criticism over his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are "poisoning the blood of our country.”
Several groups suing Texas over new immigration law
Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.
Texas sued over new immigration law
The state of Texas is facing a lawsuit over a new law that allows state and local law enforcement to arrest people who enter Texas illegally.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs sending National Guard to southern border to help with migrant influx
Hobbs' executive order comes nearly a week after she visited the Lukeville Port of Entry, which has been closed due to a surge of migrants.
Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
Melania Trump makes rare appearance to welcome new US citizens
The location of the ceremony was notable. The National Archives is part of one of the criminal cases pending against her husband, former President Donald Trump.