Shelter immigration fears
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Shelter immigration fears

Before a federal judge temporarily blocked SB 4 from going into effect on September 1st, there were still fears among some Harvey evacuees that officials would be checking legal status at evacuation shelters. FOX 7's Casey Claiborne explains.

Before a federal judge temporarily blocked SB 4 from going into effect on September 1st, there were still fears among some Harvey evacuees that officials would be checking legal status at evacuation shelters. FOX 7's Casey Claiborne explains.

Judge temporarily blocks SB 4
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Judge temporarily blocks SB 4

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the new Texas immigration law. SB 4, also known as the sanctuary cities law, was set to go into effect on September 1st.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the new Texas immigration law. SB 4, also known as the sanctuary cities law, was set to go into effect on September 1st.

6 arrested at Defend DACA rally in Austin
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6 arrested at Defend DACA rally in Austin

State troopers arrested six demonstrators during a Defend DACA rally outside of Attorney General Ken Paxton?s office.

State troopers arrested six demonstrators during a Defend DACA rally outside of Attorney General Ken Paxton?s office.

Building the border wall
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Building the border wall

Border patrol in south Texas has long been on the front lines of the fight to keep undocumented immigrants from entering the country.

Border patrol in south Texas has long been on the front lines of the fight to keep undocumented immigrants from entering the country.

ICE Raids Continue
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ICE Raids Continue

Immigration advocates in Austin say they're preparing for another round of raids by ICE agents.

Immigration advocates in Austin say they're preparing for another round of raids by ICE agents.

New immigration order
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New immigration order

A Department of Homeland Security memo outlined the Trump administration's new immigration plan.

A Department of Homeland Security memo outlined the Trump administration's new immigration plan.

AISD on immigration
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AISD on immigration

The Austin ISD board is considering a measure to officially offer their support for undocumented students.

The Austin ISD board is considering a measure to officially offer their support for undocumented students.

Governor Abbott discusses the ICE policy
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Governor Abbott discusses the ICE policy

Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez is under scrutiny from state officials for her refusal to honor all ICE detainers.

Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez is under scrutiny from state officials for her refusal to honor all ICE detainers.

Immigration Enforcement
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Immigration Enforcement

Two prominent democrats in the Texas Senate are calling on Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez to change her controversial ICE detainer policy.

Two prominent democrats in the Texas Senate are calling on Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez to change her controversial ICE detainer policy.

Deportation Debate
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Deportation Debate

Federal officials say 51 undocumented immigrants were taken into custody in central Texas.

Federal officials say 51 undocumented immigrants were taken into custody in central Texas.

ICE detainers denied
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ICE detainers denied

The Travis County Sheriff's office continues to deny some ICE detainers for inmates in jail.

The Travis County Sheriff's office continues to deny some ICE detainers for inmates in jail.

Immigration Executive Order
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Immigration Executive Order

Nine people who were detained overnight at the Dallas airport are now free. They were detained following President Trump?s controversial executive order. The fallout was felt Monday at the state capitol and at local law firms that specialize in immigration issues.

Nine people who were detained overnight at the Dallas airport are now free. They were detained following President Trump?s controversial executive order. The fallout was felt Monday at the state capitol and at local law firms that specialize in immigration issues.

Sanctuary cities debate
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Sanctuary cities debate

GOP Consultant Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talk about Travis Co. Sheriff's new ICE policy and the Governor's response.

GOP Consultant Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talk about Travis Co. Sheriff's new ICE policy and the Governor's response.

Dream Act

Dream Act

Efforts began Monday at the Capitol to repeal a law that allows illegal immigrants to pay in state tuition when they go to college.

Efforts began Monday at the Capitol to repeal a law that allows illegal immigrants to pay in state tuition when they go to college.

House passes border security bill

House passes border security bill

A comprehensive border security bill took center stage in the state House Chamber today.

A comprehensive border security bill took center stage in the state House Chamber today.

Texas Senate brings back Sanctuary Cities debate

Texas Senate brings back Sanctuary Cities debate

A Senate committee on border security is hearing testimony on an immigration bill that would prohibit cities from adopting so-called sanctuary city policies.

A Senate committee on border security is hearing testimony on an immigration bill that would prohibit cities from adopting so-called sanctuary city policies.

Attorney General Paxton says Texas will continue to fight president's executive order

Attorney General Paxton says Texas will continue to fight president's executive order

The federal government has asked an appeals court to lift a temporary hold on the president's executive action to shield millions of immigrants from deportation.

The federal government has asked an appeals court to lift a temporary hold on the president's executive action to shield millions of immigrants from deportation.