1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.
An Indian family froze to death at the US-Canada border, a journey that's becoming more common
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border.
Trump prioritizes border by selecting Tom Homan as Border Czar
During his campaign, Trump made bold promises, saying on day one he would start the largest deportation program in United States history. He also promised to end birthright citizenship by way of an executive order.
Trump's mass deportation plan easier said than done, immigration lawyer says
President-elect Donald Trump says on the first day of his presidency he will deport millions who are in the country illegally. FOX 4 talked to an immigration lawyer about the plan.
Donald Trump flips Texas border county red for first time in more than 100 years
Starr County had not voted for a Republican in a presidential election since 1896. Hillary Clinton won the county by 60 percentage points in 2016.
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.
Kamala Harris makes 1st visit to US-Mexico border in Arizona as presidential nominee | 2024 Election
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee to confront head-on one of her biggest vulnerabilities ahead of the November election.
Texas DPS Troopers find 16 illegal immigrants inside trailer with false wall
A Houston man was arrested after authorities discovered 16 illegal immigrants crammed inside a hidden compartment in a trailer during a traffic stop.
Operation Lone Star leaders tout recent improvements for improving morale among National Guard troops
Securing the southern border is challenging for Texas National Guard troops both physically and, oftentimes, mentally. That's why state lawmakers are examining the impact Operation Lone Star is having on the health and well-being of troops assigned to the mission.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz presidential ticket: Texas: The Issue Is
Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas hospitals to report costs tied to undocumented immigrants
Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.
Ted Cruz unveils Justice for Jocelyn act after 12-year-old's killing
The bill is named after a 12-year-old Houston girl who prosecutors say was murdered by two undocumented immigrants from Venezuela.
Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande last year to deter illegal migration could remain. The fight over the barrier is one of many broader, hard-fought legal and political battles over the state’s authority to control the flow of migrants at the border.
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.
Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
President Biden announces plan that could grant citizenship to 500,000 immigrants
In an announcement made Tuesday, the order would streamline the process for undocumented spouses of citizens. It would also fast-track work visas for college graduates who are dreamers.
Texas sees 74% decrease in illegal border crossings since Operation Lone Star, DPS says
The real hotspots for illegal border crossings now appear to be in Arizona and California.
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.