Gov. Abbott orders Texas hospitals to report costs tied to undocumented immigrants
Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.
Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.
Ted Cruz unveils Justice for Jocelyn act after 12-year-old's killing
The bill is named after a 12-year-old Houston girl who prosecutors say was murdered by two undocumented immigrants from Venezuela.
The bill is named after a 12-year-old Houston girl who prosecutors say was murdered by two undocumented immigrants from Venezuela.
Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande last year to deter illegal migration could remain. The fight over the barrier is one of many broader, hard-fought legal and political battles over the state’s authority to control the flow of migrants at the border.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande last year to deter illegal migration could remain. The fight over the barrier is one of many broader, hard-fought legal and political battles over the state’s authority to control the flow of migrants at the border.
Jocelyn Nungaray murder: Texas lawmakers respond to 12-year-old girl's death with immigration bill
One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
President Biden announces plan that could grant citizenship to 500,000 immigrants
In an announcement made Tuesday, the order would streamline the process for undocumented spouses of citizens. It would also fast-track work visas for college graduates who are dreamers.
In an announcement made Tuesday, the order would streamline the process for undocumented spouses of citizens. It would also fast-track work visas for college graduates who are dreamers.
Texas sees 74% decrease in illegal border crossings since Operation Lone Star, DPS says
The real hotspots for illegal border crossings now appear to be in Arizona and California.
The real hotspots for illegal border crossings now appear to be in Arizona and California.
Arizona voters will decide whether local police can make border-crossing arrests
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.
Biden rolls out migration order that aims to shut down asylum requests, after months of anticipation
The White House is telling lawmakers that President Joe Biden is preparing to sign off on an executive order that would shut down entries to the U.S.-Mexico border once the number of daily encounters hits 2,500 between ports of entry.
The White House is telling lawmakers that President Joe Biden is preparing to sign off on an executive order that would shut down entries to the U.S.-Mexico border once the number of daily encounters hits 2,500 between ports of entry.
Texas National Guard members move into new Eagle Pass base
The base aims to consolidate state troops who have been fanned out among base camps and in hotel rooms across the border region. State officials say it will improve the quality of life for soldiers and be more efficient.
The base aims to consolidate state troops who have been fanned out among base camps and in hotel rooms across the border region. State officials say it will improve the quality of life for soldiers and be more efficient.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Biden administration announces rule aiming to speed up asylum screening process for some migrants
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Joe Biden is 'inviting terrorists into this country'
Texas Senator Ted Cruz sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about the dismissed impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the current situation at the border.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about the dismissed impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the current situation at the border.
12 cartel members sentenced after bringing $10M in meth from Mexico to Dallas
The Drug Enforcement Administration says DFW is a hot spot for cartels and the way drugs are being hidden is becoming more creative.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says DFW is a hot spot for cartels and the way drugs are being hidden is becoming more creative.
Senate votes within hours to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment trial
Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
Texas National Guard member charged with human smuggling after high-speed chase near border
DPS arrested him after they pursued him at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. They say he stopped mid-chase to drop off a young Hispanic man before speeding past cars on the wrong side of the highway.
DPS arrested him after they pursued him at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. They say he stopped mid-chase to drop off a young Hispanic man before speeding past cars on the wrong side of the highway.
Texas immigration law heads back to federal court
The State of Texas is fighting to enforce its new law that would allow police to arrest anyone suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.
The State of Texas is fighting to enforce its new law that would allow police to arrest anyone suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.
Court action on Texas’ migrant arrest law leads to confusion at the US-Mexico border
The legal back-and-forth over Texas' controversial immigration law, SB4, has led to confusion at the US-Mexico border.
The legal back-and-forth over Texas' controversial immigration law, SB4, has led to confusion at the US-Mexico border.
A dozen bodies found in Mexico, 5 piled in an SUV and 7 others near the US border with Arizona
Prosecutors in the violent western Mexican state of Jalisco said Wednesday they found five dead bodies piled in a bulletproof SUV, while near the Arizona border authorities found seven more bodies.
Prosecutors in the violent western Mexican state of Jalisco said Wednesday they found five dead bodies piled in a bulletproof SUV, while near the Arizona border authorities found seven more bodies.