Federal prisons holding 700 immigrants in detention, BOP says
The federal prison system as of Wednesday was holding about 700 immigrant detainees at four facilities, a Bureau of Prisons executive told a House committee.
The federal prison system as of Wednesday was holding about 700 immigrant detainees at four facilities, a Bureau of Prisons executive told a House committee.
Mexico native sentenced: 9 buckets of meth found in truck headed to San Antonio
A man from Monterrey, Mexico is heading to a U.S. prison for his role in importing 300 pounds of liquid meth that was to go from Mexico to San Antonio.
A man from Monterrey, Mexico is heading to a U.S. prison for his role in importing 300 pounds of liquid meth that was to go from Mexico to San Antonio.
Senators object using prisons to detain immigrants 'swept up' in Trump's mass deportation efforts
Seven senators, including two from California, wrote to the U.S. Attorney General objecting to a plan that would use federal prisons to detain immigrants "swept up in the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts," and urged her to reconsider the move.
Seven senators, including two from California, wrote to the U.S. Attorney General objecting to a plan that would use federal prisons to detain immigrants "swept up in the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts," and urged her to reconsider the move.
Texas rancher killed after driving over explosive device in Mexico, officials say
Texas officials are issuing a warning after a two men were killed while driving in Mexico.
Texas officials are issuing a warning after a two men were killed while driving in Mexico.
$930,400 of cocaine found in a shipment of cucumbers and jalapeños
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $930,400 of cocaine in a shipment of cucumbers and jalapeños last week.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $930,400 of cocaine in a shipment of cucumbers and jalapeños last week.
Trump proposes $5M ‘gold card’ visa as new path to US citizenship
President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” visa that would grant permanent residency and a path to U.S. citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 investor visa.
President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” visa that would grant permanent residency and a path to U.S. citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 investor visa.
Colony Ridge, Texas, immigration operation: 118 arrested, ICE says
118 people were arrested in and around Colony Ridge, Texas, during an immigration operation focused in the community north of Houston on Monday, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
118 people were arrested in and around Colony Ridge, Texas, during an immigration operation focused in the community north of Houston on Monday, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Injured hunter rescued by Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona
A hunter who suffered a fractured leg after falling in rough terrain was rescued by a Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona.
A hunter who suffered a fractured leg after falling in rough terrain was rescued by a Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona.
Colony Ridge, Texas, targeted in immigration operation
Colony Ridge, a community located north of Houston, was the target of an immigration operation on Monday morning, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Colony Ridge, a community located north of Houston, was the target of an immigration operation on Monday morning, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Texas border patrol seize raw eggs, rooster blades, 64 pounds of meth
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working in the El Paso area seized a variety of items last week, one of which was among the most notable seizures recorded by CBP officers.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working in the El Paso area seized a variety of items last week, one of which was among the most notable seizures recorded by CBP officers.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Dallas interim police chief issues statement on immigration enforcement
Dallas interim police chief Michael Igo held a news conference on Thursday to clarify the department's position on immigration enforcement.
Dallas interim police chief Michael Igo held a news conference on Thursday to clarify the department's position on immigration enforcement.
ICE Dallas removes Mexico citizen convicted of murder
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a 36-year-old citizen of Mexico from the United States who was convicted of second-degree murder in Kansas in 2008.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a 36-year-old citizen of Mexico from the United States who was convicted of second-degree murder in Kansas in 2008.
Trump admin ends legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested a member of the Cartel del Golfo on Feb. 6.