Suspense grows at border over future of US asylum rules
Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under U.S. and international law since March 2020 related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 under a public-health rule called Title 42.
Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under U.S. and international law since March 2020 related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 under a public-health rule called Title 42.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to end Title 42
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
‘Remain in Mexico’: Federal judge blocks Biden bid to end Trump-era policy
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation into immigration groups
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a state investigation into private groups that may be coordinating mass crossings.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a state investigation into private groups that may be coordinating mass crossings.
Austin nonprofit helps connect refugees with jobs, training
The nonprofit organization serves refugees from all over the world, many coming from Afghanistan and Ukraine, offering a variety of free services, everything from educational classes to mentoring.
The nonprofit organization serves refugees from all over the world, many coming from Afghanistan and Ukraine, offering a variety of free services, everything from educational classes to mentoring.
Travis County judges can’t hear appeals from migrants arrested under Texas border security push, court rules
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unanimously Wednesday that Travis County courts can’t weigh claims of wrongful detention caused by misdemeanor arrests 200 miles away.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unanimously Wednesday that Travis County courts can’t weigh claims of wrongful detention caused by misdemeanor arrests 200 miles away.
Arizona sheriff plans to stop shipping containers at border wall
Sheriff David Hathaway says he plans to arrest construction crews and security personnel if they reach Santa Cruz County, calling the makeshift barrier "illegal dumping."
Sheriff David Hathaway says he plans to arrest construction crews and security personnel if they reach Santa Cruz County, calling the makeshift barrier "illegal dumping."
Border Patrol agent killed in high-speed chase of group entering US illegally
The 38-year-old agent leaves behind two children, but has not been identified.
The 38-year-old agent leaves behind two children, but has not been identified.
Biden defends skipping border visit while in Arizona, says there are 'more important things'
Biden has never visited the border throughout his presidency, despite the ongoing crisis with record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border each month.
Biden has never visited the border throughout his presidency, despite the ongoing crisis with record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border each month.
Judge delays end of migrant asylum restrictions to late December
Migrants have been expelled from the United States more than 2.4 million times since the Trump-era, COVID-19 rule took effect in March 2020.
Migrants have been expelled from the United States more than 2.4 million times since the Trump-era, COVID-19 rule took effect in March 2020.
Bus carrying migrants from Texas will arrive in Philadelphia Wednesday morning, Gov. Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is on its way to Philadelphia as of Tuesday afternoon.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is on its way to Philadelphia as of Tuesday afternoon.
Title 42: Judge orders halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
'Invasion declaration' ordered by Gov. Abbott overshadows U.S. border hearing
The call to end the border crackdown comes as federal officials admit the number of migrant encounters for border patrol agents in October dramatically increased from a year ago.
The call to end the border crackdown comes as federal officials admit the number of migrant encounters for border patrol agents in October dramatically increased from a year ago.
Gov. Greg Abbott invokes 'invasion clauses' in border security push
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
Top Biden immigration official resigns amid record border crossings
The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.
The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he may stop busing migrants if Republicans take Congress
FOX 4's Steven Dial talked to Governor Greg Abbott about a number of issues heading into Tuesday's Election Day, including immigration, abortion, the shooting in Uvalde and the enthusiasm he is seeing from voters across the state.
FOX 4's Steven Dial talked to Governor Greg Abbott about a number of issues heading into Tuesday's Election Day, including immigration, abortion, the shooting in Uvalde and the enthusiasm he is seeing from voters across the state.
Texas Attorney General race: Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza
Texas Attorney General race: Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza. Two of the big topics in Texas are abortion rights and border security.
Texas Attorney General race: Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza. Two of the big topics in Texas are abortion rights and border security.
Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke by 11 points, new poll shows
A new poll from the UT/Texas Politics Project has Abbott in the driver seat. His lead over Democrat rival Beto O’Rourke is now at 11 points, 54% to 43%.
A new poll from the UT/Texas Politics Project has Abbott in the driver seat. His lead over Democrat rival Beto O’Rourke is now at 11 points, 54% to 43%.
AG candidate Rochelle Garza talks going from daughter of educators to civil rights attorney
The polls say Rochelle Garza is closer than any other democrat to actually winning a state-wide race. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan caught up with Garza, who is facing off against incumbent Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General.
The polls say Rochelle Garza is closer than any other democrat to actually winning a state-wide race. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan caught up with Garza, who is facing off against incumbent Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General.
New DACA program can continue for now, judge rules
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.