El Paso declares state of emergency ahead of Title 42 end
El Paso declared a state of emergency over the weekend over concerns about the influx of migrants there. This comes as the policy known as Title 42 is set to end in two days.
‘Remain in Mexico’: Federal judge blocks Biden bid to end Trump-era policy
Under former President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019, which President Joe Biden suspended on his first day in office.
El Paso County to begin busing migrants to Dallas
Asylum seekers who arrive at the southern border may soon be bused to Dallas and other cities with major airport hubs.
Concerns raised about number of border crossings in Texas as Title 42 set to end next week
The latest migrant surge at the Texas-Mexico border is overwhelming resources in El Paso just days before a pandemic policy that turned away migrants is set to end.
Border Patrol agent killed in high-speed chase of group entering US illegally
The 38-year-old agent leaves behind two children, but has not been identified.
Bus carrying migrants from Texas will arrive in Philadelphia Wednesday morning, Gov. Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is on its way to Philadelphia as of Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Greg Abbott invokes 'invasion clauses' in border security push
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
Naturalization ceremony held in Dallas to welcome 35 new U.S. citizens
Coming from 18 different countries, they took the oath of citizenship at a naturalization ceremony in Dallas.
Uber driver arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting SMU student in ICE custody
Uber driver Anselmo Contreras, who was arrested for sexually assaulting an SMU student earlier this month, crossed the border illegally nearly 20 years ago.
New York City opens tent camp for migrants bused from Texas, Arizona
New York City opened a tent camp on Wednesday, designed to house up to 500 adult men on a temporary basis.
New DACA program can continue for now, judge rules
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
Documents: Florida migrant transport planning began in July
The flight has spawned an investigation by a Texas sheriff and two lawsuits amid criticism that the program was a political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to appeal to his conservative base.
New York City mayor declares state of emergency over busing of migrants from Texas
Mayor Eric Adams said the city needs emergency funding to provide shelter to migrants and other people without housing. He also asked El Paso to stop sending migrants there.
Texas National Guardsman dies by suicide at southern border post
Law enforcement sources say Texas National Guardsman dead after self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
Abbott’s Operation Lone Star overwhelming state courts with immigration cases
Witnesses testified Monday before committee members that the courts are inundated and simply trying to play catch up. The next step is working to find a solution to streamline these cases.
Congressman Crenshaw talks border crisis, calls drug cartels 'existential' threat
During an interview with Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how the issue at the border is in fact a crisis.
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.”
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.
Venezuelan asylum seekers suing Florida governor after being flown to Massachusetts
Some of the four dozen asylum seekers who were flown from Texas to Massachusetts claim they were victims of fraud and exploitation.
U.S. border crossings rise among Venezuelans, officials say
Nearly 7 of every 10 stops of Venezuelans crossing illegally into the country in August occurred at sectors of the Texas border. Officials said migrants were stopped over 200,000 times last month.