DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Guilty plea leads to 5-year sentence for human smuggling and illegal firearm

Guilty plea leads to 5-year sentence for human smuggling and illegal firearm

A Mexican national was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an armed human smuggling attempt, which included illegal reentry and possessing an AR-15 style rifle near the U.S. border.

A Mexican national was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an armed human smuggling attempt, which included illegal reentry and possessing an AR-15 style rifle near the U.S. border.

Border Patrol data shows 74% drop in illegal Big Bend border crossings since 2023

Border Patrol data shows 74% drop in illegal Big Bend border crossings since 2023

The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.

The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.

"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility

"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility

Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.

Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.

Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip

Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip

This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.

This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.

Texas defunds state border wall program with only 65 miles complete

Texas defunds state border wall program with only 65 miles complete

A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.

A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.

Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.

Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.

Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.

Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.

More Texas land available for Trump deportation efforts, land commissioner says

More Texas land available for Trump deportation efforts, land commissioner says

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced she would make more state-owned land available to the incoming Trump administration to use for deportation efforts.

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced she would make more state-owned land available to the incoming Trump administration to use for deportation efforts.

Immigration and Border Security: Harris vs. Trump

Immigration and Border Security: Harris vs. Trump

Immigration remains a central issue for voters ahead of the November election. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are addressing immigration on the campaign trail, offering starkly different approaches.

Immigration remains a central issue for voters ahead of the November election. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are addressing immigration on the campaign trail, offering starkly different approaches.

Jocelyn Nungaray murder: Texas lawmakers respond to 12-year-old girl's death with immigration bill

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.

Arizona voters will decide whether local police can make border-crossing arrests

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.

Texas’ floating barrier between US, Mexico can stay for now, court rules in reversal

Texas’ floating barrier between US, Mexico can stay for now, court rules in reversal

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's floating border barrier will remain in place in the Rio Grande for now. A majority of the 17 justices who make up 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have agreed to hear the buoy barrier case.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's floating border barrier will remain in place in the Rio Grande for now. A majority of the 17 justices who make up 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have agreed to hear the buoy barrier case.

Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority

Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority

Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.

Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.

Border Security: Texas House passes $1.5B for border barrier, security

Border Security: Texas House passes $1.5B for border barrier, security

A bill that would provide over a billion dollars to help secure the southern border got the green light from the state House on Tuesday. Lawmakers are also reviewing a bill that would make entering Texas illegally a state crime.

A bill that would provide over a billion dollars to help secure the southern border got the green light from the state House on Tuesday. Lawmakers are also reviewing a bill that would make entering Texas illegally a state crime.