In 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott launched an unprecedented border enforcement operation that included building a military base in Eagle Pass.
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Watch a Conversation on the U.S.-Mexico Border and the Election
A discussion on the landmark federal policy shifts that precipitated last year’s deadly Juárez detention center fire, and how immigration is shaping the presidential election.
Trump, Biden to Visit Texas Border
The former Vice President will meet with law enforcement in Brownsville on Thursday while former President Donald Trump travels to Eagle Pass.
Suspension of Rail Operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas
After observing a recent resurgence of smuggling organizations moving migrants through Mexico via freight trains, CBP is taking additional actions to surge personnel and address this concerning development.
Texas Secures Administrative Stay Preventing Federal Government from Removing Border Barriers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured an administrative stay that will prevent the federal government from destroying Texas’s concertina wire fencing along the United States-Mexico border.
Judge Denies Request to Stop Feds from Cutting Razor Wire
Judge Alia Moses ruled in the federal government’s favor but chided the Biden administration for not allowing migrants to use international bridges to claim asylum.
Border and Education Wishlist Could Expand State Budget
If bills now being considered pass, lawmakers will be left with $3.3 billion to take care of unforeseen costs over the next two years.
Federal Judge Orders Immigration Agents to Stop Removing Texas’ Concertina Wire
Judge Alia Moses will hear arguments from Texas and the Biden administration next week to determine whether her temporary order will continue past Nov. 13.
Texas Lawmakers Weigh Spending $1.5 Billion on Border Barriers
The House Appropriations Committee passed House Bill 6 on Monday. If it becomes law, the bill would fund an estimated 50 miles of new barriers at the 1,200-mile Texas-Mexico border.
Border Bill Moves to Allows state Police to arrest Illegal Migrants
Two immigration bills advanced in the Senate on Thursday evening.
Floating Barrier in Rio Grande
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the 1,000-foot barrier to be deployed in the river near Eagle Pass earlier this month.
Over 500 Buses Sent to Sanctuary Cities
Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 384,000 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 29,000 criminal arrests.
Afghan Soldier Arrested at Border Meets with FBI
Abdul Wasi Safi, known as Wasi, worked as an intelligence officer in the Afghan National Security Forces alongside U.S. troops.
Joe Biden Tours El Paso
Abbott has been a chief critic of Biden’s immigration policies and has frequently called on him to visit the border over the past year.
Texas Guard to Send Tank-Like Military Vehicles to the Border
A document obtained by The Texas Tribune and Army Times shows that the Vietnam-era M113 armored personnel carriers will be sent to 10 locations along the Texas-Mexico border.
Abbott Expands Texas’ Busing Plan of Illegal Migrants
Abbott said Philadelphia’s mayor has “long-celebrated and fought for sanctuary city status, making the city an ideal addition to Texas’ list of drop-off locations.”
Paxton Again Sues Biden Over Border
New immigration rules drastically lower “Asylum” bar, forming new incentives for next flood of aliens.
First Bus of Illegal Migrants Arrives in Washington, D.C. From Texas
About 30 people from Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua traveled to the U.S. capital as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan in response to the end of Title 42.
What is Operation Lone Star?
The governor has ordered thousands of state troopers and National Guard members to the border since last year.
AG Paxton Demands Resignation of Homeland Security Secretary
Texas AG Ken Paxton joined multiple state attorneys general in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting his resignation.