Judge quashes Trump administration pause on visa processing for 75 countries
A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.
Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities
A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate…
Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation
While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on…
Judge halts Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent for shooting
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a…
Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction of a section of border wall through Big Bend National Park has been paused.
Houston law firm withdraws from contract consideration to represent migrant children
A Houston law firm said it would be withdrawing from consideration of a federal contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration court.
Federal government to sell Texas warehouses once planned as ICE detention centers
The facilities were bought for nearly $123 million and were expected to hold up to 8,500 immigrants awaiting deportation.