'Remain in Mexico': Supreme Court orders Biden administration to reinstate Trump-era policy
The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
Austinites trying to bring over their families stuck in Afghanistan
Two Austinites are working to bring their families to Austin from Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover.
Two Austinites are working to bring their families to Austin from Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover.
Overwhelmed Texas border community begins busing migrants to Austin
The City of Austin was notified over the weekend and has had a handful of buses arrive this week, according to a spokesperson.
The City of Austin was notified over the weekend and has had a handful of buses arrive this week, according to a spokesperson.
More Cubans attempt dangerous trip to US across Florida Straits
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
This Week in Texas Politics: Special Session, the border and COVID-19
A panel of Texas journalists joins FOX 7’s Rudy Koski to review the week in Texas politics.
A panel of Texas journalists joins FOX 7’s Rudy Koski to review the week in Texas politics.
Over 800 unaccompanied migrant kids apprehended at the border in a single day as numbers surge
There are expected to be more than 210,000 migrant encounters in July
There are expected to be more than 210,000 migrant encounters in July
Border Patrol: Agent, 2nd driver killed in crash in Arizona
A Tucson Sector agent of the US Border Patrol was killed in a head-on collision near Sells, Arizona.
A Tucson Sector agent of the US Border Patrol was killed in a head-on collision near Sells, Arizona.
11 dead, 13 injured in crash linked to human smuggling near US-Mexico border, officials say
Investigators say an overloaded van carrying about 25 passengers has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than a dozen others.
Investigators say an overloaded van carrying about 25 passengers has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than a dozen others.
Border patrol starts wearing body cameras
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol began issuing agents and officers with body cameras with the hopes of reinforcing transparency and better enhance its policing practices.
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol began issuing agents and officers with body cameras with the hopes of reinforcing transparency and better enhance its policing practices.
Abbott fires back after federal judge blocks executive order on migrant vehicles
Abbott's order banned the transportation of migrants within Texas by anyone other than law enforcement, according to reports.
Abbott's order banned the transportation of migrants within Texas by anyone other than law enforcement, according to reports.
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Migrant children stopped at US-Mexico border reaches all time high
A U.S. official says the number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an all-time high in July.
A U.S. official says the number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an all-time high in July.
CDC extends order allowing migrants to be expelled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.
Texas Democratic congressman calls on Biden to appoint new border czar
The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.
The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.
This Week in Texas Politics: Executive orders, voting battles, special elections
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."
Justice Department sues Texas following Gov. Abbott's executive order over transport of migrants
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
Harris releases strategy to tackle 'root causes' of migration spike
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Vice President Kamala Harris released a plan to address the “root causes” of migration amid a surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
New Abbott order restricts transport of migrants due to COVID-19
Abbott's order directs DPS to stop any vehicle upon reasonable suspicion and reroute it back to its point of origin or a port of entry.
Abbott's order directs DPS to stop any vehicle upon reasonable suspicion and reroute it back to its point of origin or a port of entry.
Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist with border arrests
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.
Texas begins jailing border crossers on trespassing charges
The detainees are being held at what had been an empty state prison in Dilley, Texas, about 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) north of the border city of Laredo, said Robert Hurst, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He said the converted facility will be able to hold more than 950 people.
The detainees are being held at what had been an empty state prison in Dilley, Texas, about 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) north of the border city of Laredo, said Robert Hurst, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He said the converted facility will be able to hold more than 950 people.