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.
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.
Religious groups with different agendas heading to Texas' southern border amid border standoff
The situation at the Texas-Mexico border is attracting religious groups from out of state with competing agendas.
Illegal border crossings shift from Texas to California and Arizona, CBP says
New numbers suggest more asylum seekers and illegal immigrants are crossing the southern border in Arizona and California than in Texas. It's happening as a coalition of Republican governors prepare to head to the Texas border this weekend.
Groups headed to southern border in Texas for what organizers say will be peaceful protests
A convoy of vehicles is headed to locations near the border this weekend for what organizers call peaceful protests.
House Republicans take party-line vote toward Mayorkas impeachment with border becoming 2024 campaign issue
The Homeland Security Committee voted after midnight Wednesday to recommend the two articles of impeachment to the full House. But Alejandro Mayorkas argues the GOP should instead be working with the Biden administration on U.S.-Mexico border issues.
Texas' border battle with White House takes center stage at congressional hearing
A congressional hearing was held on Tuesday focused on the rights of states when it comes to immigration. A partisan tone dominated the debate over Governor Abbott's standoff with the White House on razor wire and other deterrents.
Texas-bound 'Take Our Border Back' convoy to 'shed light' on migrant crisis, 'send a message' to leaders
The multi-state convoy is set to begin on Feb. 3 and will branch off and hold rallies in Arizona, California and Texas, according to a news release.
Texas retains control of Shelby Park; GOP governors offer National Guard resources to Abbott
Border Patrol agents say there are no plans to remove razor wire even though a court ruling allows it do so. Meanwhile, more Republican states say they will send National Guard resources to the border.
Speaker Johnson warns Senate against border deal, suggests it will be 'dead on arrival' in House
House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking a strong stand against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid.
Texas leaders refuse to give feds access to Shelby Park amid border standoff
Top Texas officials say they will not comply with a deadline to allow federal border agents access to a park along the Rio Grande. The tensions between the state and federal government have led to some calls for the president to take control of the Texas National Guard.
Texas ignores Supreme Court ruling, continues adding razor wire along border
The high court threw out a lower court decision, meaning federal agents can resume cutting razor wire. But Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will keep adding more wire, saying Texas' constitutional right to defend itself outweighs federal law.
Supreme Court allows federal agents to cut razor wire Texas installed on US-Mexico border
A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border, while a lawsuit over the wire continues.