DACA 10-year anniversary sparks renewed push for passage of the Dream Act
Immigration advocates and organizations fighting for Dreamers will be using the anniversary to create a renewed push for Congress to pass the Dream Act.
Immigration advocates and organizations fighting for Dreamers will be using the anniversary to create a renewed push for Congress to pass the Dream Act.
Summit of the Americas: Biden lauds democratic unity despite no-shows
President Joe Biden says democracy is an “essential ingredient” for the Western Hemisphere's future, an implicit rebuttal to leaders from around the world who boycotted the Summit of the Americas because authoritarians were not invited.
President Joe Biden says democracy is an “essential ingredient” for the Western Hemisphere's future, an implicit rebuttal to leaders from around the world who boycotted the Summit of the Americas because authoritarians were not invited.
Department of Homeland Security bulletin warns of heightened extremist threat
A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, DHS says.
A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, DHS says.
US-bound migrant caravan with up to 5K people sets out in southern Mexico
It was estimated to include 4,000 to 5,000 migrants, mostly from Central America, Venezuela and Haiti. It is the largest migrant caravan to attempt to leave southern Mexico this year.
It was estimated to include 4,000 to 5,000 migrants, mostly from Central America, Venezuela and Haiti. It is the largest migrant caravan to attempt to leave southern Mexico this year.
Agents find 23 pounds of cocaine in North Carolina passenger's wheelchair
The 22-year-old man was returning to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic when officers found packages of a white, powdery substance concealed in an electric wheelchair.
The 22-year-old man was returning to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic when officers found packages of a white, powdery substance concealed in an electric wheelchair.
What happens at the border if the Trump-era policy Title 42 is lifted?
Dr. Eddy Carder, a constitutional law professor at Prairie View A&M, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss Title 42 and what could happen if the Trump-era policy is lifted.
Dr. Eddy Carder, a constitutional law professor at Prairie View A&M, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss Title 42 and what could happen if the Trump-era policy is lifted.
Title 42: Federal judge rules COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on southern US border
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
Abbott activates border security response in preparation for Title 42 expiring
Gov. Abbott directed DPS, Texas Military Department, and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to coordinate Texas’ response on border security in preparation for Title 42 expiring on Monday, May 23.
Gov. Abbott directed DPS, Texas Military Department, and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to coordinate Texas’ response on border security in preparation for Title 42 expiring on Monday, May 23.
Chi'Lantro CEO hopes to inspire other immigrant entrepreneurs
The Korean barbecue restaurant started as a tiny food truck in Austin 12 years ago, and now CEO/founder Jae Kim is sharing his immigrant journey in hopes of inspiring others.
The Korean barbecue restaurant started as a tiny food truck in Austin 12 years ago, and now CEO/founder Jae Kim is sharing his immigrant journey in hopes of inspiring others.
The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
Border Patrol seizes $18M of meth in single bust on Mexican truck driver entering Texas
The 24 buckets contain more than 900 lbs. of seized methamphetamine.
The 24 buckets contain more than 900 lbs. of seized methamphetamine.
Treasury Department opens investigation into Abbott’s use of federal funds for border mission
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to revisit federal funding for undocumented students
Jamarr Brown, the Texas Democratic party code co-executive director, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss federal funding for undocumented students.
Jamarr Brown, the Texas Democratic party code co-executive director, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss federal funding for undocumented students.
Border Patrol agent charged in assault of juvenile in Texas
The agent based in the Del Rio area, along the border with Mexico, was arrested Monday by Texas Rangers, CBP said in a statement. The statement did not name the agent nor describe the alleged assault, including where or when it happened.
The agent based in the Del Rio area, along the border with Mexico, was arrested Monday by Texas Rangers, CBP said in a statement. The statement did not name the agent nor describe the alleged assault, including where or when it happened.
EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
'Hell, it’s a mess. I don’t know how else to put it,' sheriff reacts to trailer of migrants found
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for 40 migrants after a tractor-trailer broke down off highway 59 Friday morning,
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for 40 migrants after a tractor-trailer broke down off highway 59 Friday morning,
Texas Bar Foundation responds to AG Ken Paxton launching investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation's use of grants, saying the Foundation aided in "the mass influx of illegal aliens."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation's use of grants, saying the Foundation aided in "the mass influx of illegal aliens."
This Week in Texas Politics: Leaked draft opinion regarding abortion from SCOTUS
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts considered whether abortion will stay on the front campaign burner and how the week also ended with new fight over immigration.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts considered whether abortion will stay on the front campaign burner and how the week also ended with new fight over immigration.
Gov. Abbott challenging education funds for undocumented students in Texas schools
Abbott said that states need to be able to enforce their own immigration policies or the federal government should cover the cost of educating undocumented children in public schools.
Abbott said that states need to be able to enforce their own immigration policies or the federal government should cover the cost of educating undocumented children in public schools.
New Mexico seeks opportunity in Texas border disruptions
Following Gov. Abbott's recent border inspection plan pushback, New Mexico is now looking to capitalize on Mexico's unease with disruptions along the Texas border.
Following Gov. Abbott's recent border inspection plan pushback, New Mexico is now looking to capitalize on Mexico's unease with disruptions along the Texas border.