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Texas Begins to Detain Immigrants on Trespassing Charges as Gov. Greg Abbott’s Border Security Effort Ramps Up

Immigrants accused of state crimes after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border are now being detained in Texas.

Texas Sheriffs Sue Pres. Joe Biden for Restricting ICE's Authority to Arrest, Deport Illegal Immigrants

Jul 06, 2021 03:04 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A group of Texas sheriffs sued Pres. Joe Biden's administration for restricting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) authority on arresting and deporting illegal immigrants.

Supreme Court Says Some Illegal Immigrants Are Not Entitled to Bond Hearings for Release Into U.S.

Jun 30, 2021 12:19 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The Supreme Court has ruled against previously deported illegal immigrants, saying they are not entitled to bond hearings about whether they should be released while the government evaluates their claims.

16 Migrants Arrested After Boat Crashes Into Florida Seawall During Police Chase

Jun 18, 2021 04:49 AM EDT By Jess Smith

At least 16 migrants were arrested after police officers chased their motorboat that crashed into a seawall in Pompano Beach, Florida on Thursday.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says State Will Build Its Own Border Barriers Amid Migrant Influx

Jun 10, 2021 11:10 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would soon start the construction of border barriers in the areas where most migrants can easily cross the Rio Grande border with Mexico.

Returned Migrants Are Targets for Abuse, Violence in Mexico After Being Denied Entry to U.S.

May 17, 2021 11:48 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Returned migrants, who were barred from entering the United States, are the latest target of violence and abuse in Mexico.

Trump-Era VOICE Office That Highlighted Immigrant Crime Will Be Kept in Biden's DHS: Report

Trump-Era VOICE Office That Highlighted Immigrant Crime Will Stay Under Biden's DHS: Report

May 14, 2021 11:43 PM EDT By Mary Webber

During the Trump era, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency under the DHS, has created the Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office.

5 Migrant Children, Including an Infant, Found Abandoned Near U.S.-Mexico Border

May 11, 2021 10:47 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Four migrant children and an 11-month-old infant have been abandoned near the U.S.-Mexico border amid the scorching temperatures over the weekend.

Biden Scraps Trump Plan To Collect Facial Scans, DNA From Immigrants

May 07, 2021 11:45 PM EDT By Jess Smith

The Biden administration canceled the collection of personally identifiable data, such as DNA and facial scans, from immigrants applying to enter the country.

Kamala Harris Is Not at the Southern Border, but Migrant Kids to Get Her Children’s Book in Welcome Kits

Migrant Children to Get Kamala Harris' Children’s Book in Welcome Kits

Apr 24, 2021 01:00 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to visit the southern border, but a children's book she wrote is waiting for unaccompanied young migrants.

Kamala Harris Purposely Avoiding a Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border, Border Patrol Union Chief Says

Apr 19, 2021 02:15 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Vice President Kamala Harris is avoiding a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the head of the U.S. Border Patrol agents' union.

Roberta Jacobson, Biden Border Czar, Steps Down Amid Migrant Crisis

Roberta Jacobson, Biden's Border Czar, Steps Down Amid Migrant Crisis

Apr 10, 2021 02:54 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After only 100 days on the job, Roberta Jacobson, a senior White House official overseeing southern border issues, is stepping down at the end of the month.