Appeals court blocks enforcement of Texas migrant law once again
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court said Texas can enforce its SB4 border law, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel hearing arguments on the merits of the law temporarily blocked it again.
Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants at border
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas on Tuesday to begin enforcing a law that gives local police power to arrest people they suspect of crossing the border illegally.
SB4: Supreme Court extends pause on Texas immigration law that would allow police to arrest migrants
The law would give police the ability to arrest and detain migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. and empower judges to direct those people to be taken back to a border crossing.
Judge blocks Texas AG’s effort to obtain records from migrant shelter on US-Mexico border
A Texas judge on Monday ruled in favor of a large migrant shelter on the U.S.-Mexico border that is seeking to shield records from Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is seeking to shut down the facility over claims it encourages migrants to enter the country illegally.
Katie Britt defends use of Bush-era sex-trafficking story in SOTU response
Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, who gave GOP response to Biden’s State of the Union address, gave a harrowing account of a young woman’s sexual abuse that happened several years before Biden took office.
2 National Guard soldiers, 1 Border Patrol agent killed in Texas helicopter crash identified
The three killed Friday in the crash near Rio Grande City were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, both with the New York National Guard; and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily halted a new Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the country illegally and set up another legal showdown over the federal government’s authority over immigration.
Appeals court reverses order blocking Texas immigration law, setting up Supreme Court showdown
If the U.S. Supreme Court doesn’t intervene in the coming days, the law making illegal entry a state crime could go into effect this weekend.
Biden, Trump visit southern border cities, highlighting immigration as key election issue
Biden made a rare visit to the southern border Thursday on the same day that Trump is made his own visit. Here's what to know.
Judge blocks SB4, new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter U.S.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S.
Biden and Trump make trips to Texas to discuss border crisis
The border crisis in Texas was the backdrop for the presidential campaign Thursday.
President Biden, Donald Trump to travel to Texas border this week
Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will be taking trips to the Texas border this week.
Texas group accused of 'alien harboring' countersues Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the organization is facilitating illegal entry into the country. The group's lawyer says Paxton is abusing his power by trying to close them down.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces military base at southern border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the construction of a base camp for nearly 2,000 soldiers on the border.
Federal judge hears arguments on Texas bill making illegal border crossing a state crime
The Justice Department was in a federal court in Austin Thursday hoping to persuade a federal judge to block Senate Bill 4, which will give police power to arrest people suspected of crossing the Texas-Mexico border illegally.
Mayorkas impeachment: Here are the House Republicans managing his trial
Reps Clay Higgins, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Andy Biggs are among the 11 House Republicans managing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment trial.
New Texas law targeting illegal immigration goes before judge
The Biden administration and Texas will face off in federal court Thursday morning over a controversial state immigration law.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott doubling down on defying White House
Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.
US House vote to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas fails
The roll call fell just a few votes short of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stalling the Republicans’ drive to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border.