FederalImmigration & BorderHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Nominated as Biden’s ICE Director
Daniel FriendApril 27, 2021
The nomination of Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to be the new head of ICE will need to be approved by the U.S. Senate.
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Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsHarris County Releases Illegal Immigrant DWI Suspect Slated for Deportation to Honduras
Holly HansenJanuary 9, 2020
An illegal immigrant suspect arrested for driving while intoxicated and slated for deportation to Honduras was released by Harris County the next day on $100 bond.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTrump Administration Begins Testing Expedited Asylum Program in El Paso
Sarah McConnellOctober 30, 2019
After illegal immigrant apprehensions nearly doubled this year, the Trump administration has quietly begun a program to expedite adjudication for those claiming asylum.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCongressman Lance Gooden Introduces DNA-Testing Bill to Crackdown on Child Trafficking at Border
Brad JohnsonJuly 22, 2019
The freshman Congressman hopes the bill will be something both parties can rally behind to cut down on child trafficking by cartels and human smugglers.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCongresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Alleges Border Patrol Misconduct Amid Conflicting Accounts
Brad JohnsonJuly 3, 2019
Congressional Democrats visited two Texas border patrol facilities, which resulted in unverified accusations of mistreatment by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.
Elections 2020FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCongressional Democrats, Presidential Candidates Abruptly Reverse Border Stance
Brad JohnsonJune 26, 2019
Just a few months ago, congressional Democrats and presidential contenders claimed there was no border crisis. Now, they are singing a much different tune.
Immigration & BorderIssuesAbbott Deploys 1,000 National Guard Troops to Border, Calls Congress “Reprobates”
Brad JohnsonJune 21, 2019
As the illegal immigration crisis continues, Governor Abbott announces a plan to deploy the Texas National Guard to assist an overwhelmed border patrol.
Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsTarrant County Extends ICE Program as Activists Quarrel
Brad JohnsonJune 19, 2019
A program that permits Tarrant County's local law enforcement to work in tandem with ICE officials was renewed on Tuesday.
Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsICE Deports MS-13 Gang Member Apprehended in Houston
Brad JohnsonApril 29, 2019
ICE has deported a known MS-13 gang member back to El Salvador where he is wanted for homicide. He was apprehended in Houston in January.