Politics Aug 23 Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give legal status to immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens The coalition filed suit Friday to halt the program launched by President Joe Biden in June, saying in court filings that the administration bypassed Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for “blatant political purposes.”…
Nation Jul 18 Migrant children suffered ‘severe’ sexual abuse under housing provider’s care, DOJ says Southwest Key, the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children, has engaged in “severe, pervasive" sexual abuse and harassment of children in its care over the past eight years, the Justice Department alleges.
Politics Jun 19 Biden’s expansive move toward citizenship brings joy to immigrant families, though some remain excluded Hundreds of thousands of immigrants had reason to rejoice when President Joe Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens but, inevitably, some were left out.
Politics Mar 20 How Texas’ plan to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work The Justice Department is challenging the law, saying Texas is overstepping the federal government's immigration authority. Texas argues it has a right to take action over what the governor has described as an "invasion" of migrants on the border.
Politics Mar 20 Texas plan to arrest migrants is back on hold after briefly taking effect Before a divided U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday let the state law take effect while a legal challenge plays out, some sheriffs were ready to relish an unprecedented state expansion into border enforcement, while others were reluctant.
Nation Mar 04 Strong winds threaten to further spread record-breaking Texas wildfires The National Weather Service is warning of an elevated fire risk through Monday in areas of the northern Texas Panhandle where large wildfires are burning.
Politics Feb 04 WATCH: Texas Gov. Abbott speaks at gathering of GOP governors at U.S.-Mexico border Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to Eagle Pass on Sunday, surrounded by GOP governors who have cheered on his extraordinary showdown with President Joe Biden’s administration over immigration enforcement.
Nation Jan 16 Schools closed, flights grounded as dangerously cold temperatures sweep across U.S. The storms and frigid temperatures affected everything from air travel to NFL playoff games to Iowa's presidential caucuses, and were also the cause of several deaths around the country.
Nation Jan 14 Texas blocked border agents attempting to save 3 migrants who drowned, U.S. officials say The U.S. Homeland Security Department said Saturday that Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned.
Politics Jan 12 Texas is blocking U.S. border agents from patrolling, Biden administration tells Supreme Court The request Friday sets up another showdown between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.