Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
Migrant surge leads to overcrowded shelters in El Paso
Hundreds of asylum seekers who came to the United States hoping for a better life are now living in crowded shelters or on the streets near the southern border.
Supreme Court to keep Title 42 in place indefinitely
The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality.
Arctic blast posing safety concerns for those crossing southern border in Texas
The city of El Paso is working quickly to shelter migrants who've been on the streets, and more are still crossing the border.
Bus of migrants arrive in Dallas, more expected Wednesday
A bus of migrants arrived in Dallas on Tuesday morning, and another is expected to arrive on Wednesday. This comes as the Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court for a little more time before lifting restrictions on asylum seekers.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to end Title 42
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas buses have transported more than 11,000 migrants to sanctuary cities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.
9 migrants found dead in Texas river, Border Patrol says
Officials made the discovery while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy rains.
D.C. mayor asks for National Guard help for migrants bussed from Texas, Arizona
The mayor of Washington D.C. is asking for National Guard help to deal with an influx of asylum seekers who were bussed to the nation’s capital by the governors of Texas and Arizona.