Gov. Abbott defends GOP reforms at Austin conference
Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.
Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.
Fugitive wanted out of Bastrop County apprehended in Houston: DPS
69-year-old Armando Flores Aguilar was captured in Houston last week. He is the seventh fugitive from Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List to be captured since the list began last year.
69-year-old Armando Flores Aguilar was captured in Houston last week. He is the seventh fugitive from Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List to be captured since the list began last year.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Trump admin ends legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.
Laser from Mexico pointed at helicopter patrolling Texas border
A laser was pointed three times at an AS-350 helicopter patrolling about 13 miles west of McAllen International Airport in Texas last week. The laser was coming from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank.
A laser was pointed three times at an AS-350 helicopter patrolling about 13 miles west of McAllen International Airport in Texas last week. The laser was coming from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank.
Convicted felon & suspected TdA gang member in country illegally arrested by ICE
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
Texas lawmakers move forward on bail reform package
State lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to keep violent undocumented immigrants in jail. That's just one piece of the bail reform package, also known as Senate Bill 9.
State lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to keep violent undocumented immigrants in jail. That's just one piece of the bail reform package, also known as Senate Bill 9.
CBP officer arrested in Texas, charged with smuggling undocumented migrants
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent is accused to trying to bring undocumented migrants and drugs across the border.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent is accused to trying to bring undocumented migrants and drugs across the border.
Rio Grande Valley ICE arrest leader of a 'hitman' cell, Cartel del Golfo gang member
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested a member of the Cartel del Golfo on Feb. 6.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested a member of the Cartel del Golfo on Feb. 6.
ICE San Antonio arrest Tren de Aragua gang member wanted for attempted murder
The 27-year-old Venezuelan was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and is the suspected shooter in an attempted murder investigation in San Antonio.
The 27-year-old Venezuelan was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and is the suspected shooter in an attempted murder investigation in San Antonio.
Cocaine worth $1.4M seized at U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says their officers seized more than $1.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in a tanker truck at a U.S. Port of Entry in Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says their officers seized more than $1.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in a tanker truck at a U.S. Port of Entry in Texas.
'Violent criminals' from Mexico, Honduras arrested in San Antonio ICE investigation
"HSI San Antonio remains steadfast in its mission to apprehend individuals who pose a significant threat to public safety," said HSI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee.
"HSI San Antonio remains steadfast in its mission to apprehend individuals who pose a significant threat to public safety," said HSI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee.
Houston ICE arrests Mexico native deported 3 times, with violent criminal history
The Mexico native has been convicted of several crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault with a weapon, and possession of marijuana.
The Mexico native has been convicted of several crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault with a weapon, and possession of marijuana.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Trump admin using federal prisons to detain people arrested in immigration crackdown
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.
ICE use of Travis Air Force base for deportations 'deeply unsettling,' California lawmaker says
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
$19M in meth, heroin labeled as cucumbers, jalapenos seized at Texas border
Customs and Border Protection agents say they seized more than $19 million in methamphetamine that had been labeled as cucumbers and jalapenos.
Customs and Border Protection agents say they seized more than $19 million in methamphetamine that had been labeled as cucumbers and jalapenos.
Mexico deploys first troops at US border near El Paso
Around 1,650 troops from Mexico's National Guard arrived in Juárez, Mexico on Tuesday as part of 10,000 troops sent to reinforce the southern border.
Around 1,650 troops from Mexico's National Guard arrived in Juárez, Mexico on Tuesday as part of 10,000 troops sent to reinforce the southern border.
Texas congressman introduces CARTEL Act to increase transparency around border threats
The CARTEL Act would require more transparent reporting from U.S. Customs and Border Protection about cartels and gangs attempting to enter the United States.
The CARTEL Act would require more transparent reporting from U.S. Customs and Border Protection about cartels and gangs attempting to enter the United States.