Migrant encounters at the border are higher than they were before Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star began
The number of migrant encounters at the Texas-Mexico border has climbed from 109,456 in March 2021, the month the mission began, to 116,976 in August — a failure of Abbott’s office’s stated desire to “stop this revolving door and deter others considering entering illegally.”
The number of migrant encounters at the Texas-Mexico border has climbed from 109,456 in March 2021, the month the mission began, to 116,976 in August — a failure of Abbott’s office’s stated desire to “stop this revolving door and deter others considering entering illegally.”
Texas Gov. Abbott signs executive order labeling drug cartels terrorists
Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to identify gangs supporting Mexican cartels importing deadly fentanyl.
Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to identify gangs supporting Mexican cartels importing deadly fentanyl.
Texas buses have transported more than 11,000 migrants to sanctuary cities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.
9 migrants found dead in Texas river, Border Patrol says
Officials made the discovery while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy rains.
Officials made the discovery while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy rains.
D.C. mayor asks for National Guard help for migrants bussed from Texas, Arizona
The mayor of Washington D.C. is asking for National Guard help to deal with an influx of asylum seekers who were bussed to the nation’s capital by the governors of Texas and Arizona.
The mayor of Washington D.C. is asking for National Guard help to deal with an influx of asylum seekers who were bussed to the nation’s capital by the governors of Texas and Arizona.
American voters do not trust border patrol agents, poll shows
A new national poll says there is some distrust of the nation’s largest law enforcement agency: Customs and Border Protection.
A new national poll says there is some distrust of the nation’s largest law enforcement agency: Customs and Border Protection.
Texas Operation Lone Star taking mental toll on service members, top generals say
Complaints about poor living conditions for Operation Lone Star got the attention of state lawmakers. They heard on Wednesday what's being done about it.
Complaints about poor living conditions for Operation Lone Star got the attention of state lawmakers. They heard on Wednesday what's being done about it.
Operation Lone Star border security mission may run out of funds, Senate committee says
While the surge of border-crossers continues, Republicans and Democrats on the State Senate's finance committee are wondering how long they can continue spending billions of dollars on the problem. Abbott has made border security his top priority during his re-election bid. He and the legislature approved about $4 billion for border security.
While the surge of border-crossers continues, Republicans and Democrats on the State Senate's finance committee are wondering how long they can continue spending billions of dollars on the problem. Abbott has made border security his top priority during his re-election bid. He and the legislature approved about $4 billion for border security.
Court rules against Biden administration's criminal immigration deportation priorities
A court ruling told the Biden administration it cannot selectively choose which illegal immigrants convicted of crimes deserve immediate deportation.
A court ruling told the Biden administration it cannot selectively choose which illegal immigrants convicted of crimes deserve immediate deportation.
Gov. Abbott orders border authorities to send migrants back to port of entry
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the National Guard and DPS to detain and deliver illegal border crossers back to ports of entry. However, his executive order did not declare an invasion along the Mexican border.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the National Guard and DPS to detain and deliver illegal border crossers back to ports of entry. However, his executive order did not declare an invasion along the Mexican border.
Some Texas leaders want border surge declared an 'invasion'
Gov. Greg Abbott has made the record number of border-crossers from Mexico and criticism of the federal government's response the cornerstone of his administration. But now, some local leaders in Texas border counties want the migrant surge declared an "invasion.” They think that would trigger a constitutional mandate for the White House to send more resources.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made the record number of border-crossers from Mexico and criticism of the federal government's response the cornerstone of his administration. But now, some local leaders in Texas border counties want the migrant surge declared an "invasion.” They think that would trigger a constitutional mandate for the White House to send more resources.
Border Patrol agents in Texas discover migrants smuggled inside toolboxes at checkpoint
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.
Texas officials criticize ruling allowing Biden to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy
In the immigration case, Biden v. Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to the Biden administration.
In the immigration case, Biden v. Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to the Biden administration.
Texas police: 4 migrants killed in smuggling attempt
Four migrants and three other people were injured in a Texas highway crash, in what authorities are calling yet another deadly human smuggling attempt.
Four migrants and three other people were injured in a Texas highway crash, in what authorities are calling yet another deadly human smuggling attempt.
Texas DPS to increase truck inspections as death toll of migrants found dead in 18-wheeler at 53
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Department of Public Safety will create additional checkpoints and increase truck inspections.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Department of Public Safety will create additional checkpoints and increase truck inspections.
Gov. Abbott gets border security briefing as illegal crossings reach record high
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was on the border as crews gear up for a large influx of migrants at the state's border with Mexico.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was on the border as crews gear up for a large influx of migrants at the state's border with Mexico.
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.
Gov. Abbott touts plan to handle Texas border surge had Title 42 been lifted
Governor Greg Abbott revealed how prepared Texas would have been to handle a surge of asylum seekers and illegal immigrants if a border policy was lifted on Monday as President Joe Biden wanted.
Governor Greg Abbott revealed how prepared Texas would have been to handle a surge of asylum seekers and illegal immigrants if a border policy was lifted on Monday as President Joe Biden wanted.
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.
CBP: Woman tried to cross border with condom filled with fentanyl pills in her vaginal cavity
A woman was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 0.006 pounds of fentanyl that was wrapped inside a condom the woman placed inside her vaginal cavity.
A woman was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 0.006 pounds of fentanyl that was wrapped inside a condom the woman placed inside her vaginal cavity.