Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.
Laser from Mexico pointed at helicopter patrolling Texas border
A laser was pointed three times at an AS-350 helicopter patrolling about 13 miles west of McAllen International Airport in Texas last week. The laser was coming from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank.
Convicted felon & suspected TdA gang member in country illegally arrested by ICE
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
East African native arrested by U.S. ICE Dallas for failing to register as a sex offender
Officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas Field Office arrested Uqbasilassie Kiflemariam, 40, a citizen of Eritrea and a convicted sex offender on Feb. 7.
CBP officer arrested in Texas, charged with smuggling undocumented migrants
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent is accused to trying to bring undocumented migrants and drugs across the border.
Rio Grande Valley ICE arrest leader of a 'hitman' cell, Cartel del Golfo gang member
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested a member of the Cartel del Golfo on Feb. 6.
Two women sentenced for attempting to smuggle 7-year-old Mexican boy into Texas
Two women were sentenced to federal prison after attempting to smuggle a 7-year-old boy from Mexico to San Antonio.
Cocaine worth $1.4M seized at U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says their officers seized more than $1.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in a tanker truck at a U.S. Port of Entry in Texas.
'Violent criminals' from Mexico, Honduras arrested in San Antonio ICE investigation
"HSI San Antonio remains steadfast in its mission to apprehend individuals who pose a significant threat to public safety," said HSI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee.
Houston ICE arrests Mexico native deported 3 times, with violent criminal history
The Mexico native has been convicted of several crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault with a weapon, and possession of marijuana.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Trump admin using federal prisons to detain people arrested in immigration crackdown
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.
$19M in meth, heroin labeled as cucumbers, jalapenos seized at Texas border
Customs and Border Protection agents say they seized more than $19 million in methamphetamine that had been labeled as cucumbers and jalapenos.
Mexico deploys first troops at US border near El Paso
Around 1,650 troops from Mexico's National Guard arrived in Juárez, Mexico on Tuesday as part of 10,000 troops sent to reinforce the southern border.
California parole agent allegedly tricks transgender woman into leaving home, leading to arrest by ICE agents
A California parole agent seemingly deceived Natalie Marinero, a transgender woman from El Salvador, into leaving her home, leading to her arrest by ICE agents.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offers 4,000 state prison cells to Trump administration to detain migrants
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump met at the White House to discuss the situation at the border on Wednesday.
ICE Dallas arrests illegal Guatemalan national wanted for murder
A 37-year-old Guatemalan national was arrested in Fort Worth last week, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The man was wanted for murder in his home country.