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Alamo Colleges offers free tuition to local high school students

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13 hours ago

ICE makes arrests on UTSA campus; university says no students, faculty or staff were impacted

Read full article: ICE makes arrests on UTSA campus; university says no students, faculty or staff were impacted

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued its arrests of people the agency believes are in the country illegally in San Antonio.

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1 day ago

Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreigners

Read full article: Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreigners

The Legislature has approved a conference committee report that lists sales to certain people from China, North Korea, Russia and Iran as threats to national security.

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1 day ago

‘It feels like a trap’: Families devastated as San Antonio court hearings end in ICE arrests

Read full article: ‘It feels like a trap’: Families devastated as San Antonio court hearings end in ICE arrests

For more than a week, immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission at immigration court for scheduled hearings have encountered an unexpected and heartbreaking scene.

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Automatic denial of bail for some migrants fails to pass Texas House

Read full article: Automatic denial of bail for some migrants fails to pass Texas House

Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would violate due process and unfairly target minority groups.

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ICE detains people outside downtown San Antonio Immigration Court

Read full article: ICE detains people outside downtown San Antonio Immigration Court

Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were seen detaining people in downtown San Antonio on Wednesday morning.

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$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending

Read full article: $12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending

The U.S. House approved the budget reconciliation bill, which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP.

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Bill requiring Texas hospitals to report the citizenship status of patients killed in House

Read full article: Bill requiring Texas hospitals to report the citizenship status of patients killed in House

It is unclear whether the House bill could come back as an amendment to another measure before the legislative session ends June 2.

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ICE says it deported more than 500 people in the Houston area in one week

Read full article: ICE says it deported more than 500 people in the Houston area in one week

The agency did not offer details about the types of crimes or immigration violations the majority of the people were accused of.

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John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security

Read full article: John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security

Texas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s border security initiative.

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After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education

Read full article: After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education

Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.

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Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition

Read full article: Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition

The bill would overturn a two-decade-old law allowing some undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition.

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Lawyer answers questions about Trump’s $1,000 incentive for immigrant self-deportation

Read full article: Lawyer answers questions about Trump’s $1,000 incentive for immigrant self-deportation

The Trump Administration announced a new incentive for undocumented immigrants to “self-deport” on Monday.

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U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants

Read full article: U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants

It’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.

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Neighbors stunned by sight of man hiding in tree to escape ICE agents

Read full article: Neighbors stunned by sight of man hiding in tree to escape ICE agents

A man is in custody after hiding in a tree for eight hours Tuesday morning on the West Side to evade federal agents and state troopers, according to authorities.

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Man in custody after hiding in tree for several hours in attempt to avoid ICE, authorities say

Read full article: Man in custody after hiding in tree for several hours in attempt to avoid ICE, authorities say

A man is in custody after hiding in a tree for several hours in an attempt to avoid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to authorities.

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Texas universities say Trump administration restored immigration status of some international students

Read full article: Texas universities say Trump administration restored immigration status of some international students

More than 250 students in Texas had their status revoked in recent weeks. Despite the reversal, federal attorneys say they’re developing policies to resume terminations.

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Last 2 current UTSA students’ visa statuses restored, university official says

Read full article: Last 2 current UTSA students’ visa statuses restored, university official says

The University of Texas at San Antonio confirmed that all seven UTSA students — four current and three post-graduate — have had their visa statuses restored.

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Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry

Read full article: Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry

What immigrants and citizens should know about federal agents’ power to question and search people at airports and the border.

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Texas may study the impact of immigration again, but focus only on costs

Read full article: Texas may study the impact of immigration again, but focus only on costs

The only time the state conducted such an assessment two decades ago, it found that undocumented Texans contributed more to the state’s economy than they cost the state.

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Early Texas hospital data shows millions spent in care for non-U.S. citizens

Read full article: Early Texas hospital data shows millions spent in care for non-U.S. citizens

A state employee testified Monday that tens of thousands of people in the U.S. unlawfully were treated, but it was unclear how long the data had been collected.

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With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border security

Read full article: With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border security

Some are questioning whether lawmakers should commit billions more to border security with illegal crossings dwindling and a Trump immigration crackdown.

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Court orders immigration officials to restore legal status of three people who came to Texas on student visas

Read full article: Court orders immigration officials to restore legal status of three people who came to Texas on student visas

The three former students went to UT-Arlington and UT-Dallas. While they have prevailed in court so far, many other international students’ education futures remain uncertain.

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UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide sweep sue Homeland Security over immigration status

Read full article: UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide sweep sue Homeland Security over immigration status

The four students were involved in minor criminal cases that have been resolved, which they argue shouldn’t be used to justify ending their higher ed goals in Texas.

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Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants. But arrests were already low.

Read full article: Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants. But arrests were already low.

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas was able to close the Jim Hogg County facility because of Trump’s immigration policies. Records reveal that the reality is more nuanced.

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Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans

Read full article: Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans

Deployed Resources, a privately held tent company, is set to operate a new ICE tent camp to hold people awaiting deportation in El Paso, Texas.

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Bill to create a Texas Homeland Security Division passes state Senate

Read full article: Bill to create a Texas Homeland Security Division passes state Senate

Senate Bill 36, a priority bill for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, would create an office within the Department of Public Safety focused on immigration enforcement, organized crime and threats to state infrastructure.

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More than 250 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities

Read full article: More than 250 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities

The people affected include a University of Houston professor from Korea who was teaching upper level math under a type of student visa that allows graduates to work in their field of study.

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UTSA says former, current students have had their visas terminated

Read full article: UTSA says former, current students have had their visas terminated

A University of Texas at San Antonio spokesperson confirmed to KSAT that multiple students have had their visas terminated.

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15 Texas A&M international students might have quietly lost their ability to stay in the U.S.

Read full article: 15 Texas A&M international students might have quietly lost their ability to stay in the U.S.

The Trump administration has said it has revoked the visas of more than 300 international students across the country in the last three weeks.

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Eagle Pass park reopens more than a year after the state seized it for border security

Read full article: Eagle Pass park reopens more than a year after the state seized it for border security

The Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard presence has largely disappeared from Shelby Park, which sits next to the Rio Grande.

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Hundreds of troops expected to arrive in Big Bend region for border security mission, report says

Read full article: Hundreds of troops expected to arrive in Big Bend region for border security mission, report says

Military presence along the U.S.-Mexico border is expected to grow in the next few weeks as part of a border security mission, according to a report from Marfa Public Radio.

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‘It’s tragic’: Officials seek answers after vandalism of Quintana Road memorial honoring 53 migrants

Read full article: ‘It’s tragic’: Officials seek answers after vandalism of Quintana Road memorial honoring 53 migrants

Officials are seeking answers after a memorial honoring the 53 migrants who were killed in a 2022 smuggling tragedy along Quintana Road was vandalized.

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Trump administration drops challenge to Texas law targeting people who illegally cross the border

Read full article: Trump administration drops challenge to Texas law targeting people who illegally cross the border

Senate Bill 4, the Texas law that makes illegally crossing the border a state crime, will continue to be challenged by two immigrant rights groups and El Paso County.

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Texas to close border site used to process arrested migrants

Read full article: Texas to close border site used to process arrested migrants

The state opened the facility in Jim Hogg County in 2022.

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Will San Antonio end up footing bills for Migrant Resource Center?

Read full article: Will San Antonio end up footing bills for Migrant Resource Center?

The federal government is withholding more than a third of what the City of San Antonio has spent on a recently closed Migrant Resource Center.

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Feds are opening more detention centers in Texas as Trump administration steps up deportations

Read full article: Feds are opening more detention centers in Texas as Trump administration steps up deportations

The feds are adding thousands of beds to hold families in Texas, which reportedly holds the most immigrants of any state at its 21 detention centers.

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FEMA wants the names and addresses of migrants helped by Texas nonprofits and local governments that got federal grant money

Read full article: FEMA wants the names and addresses of migrants helped by Texas nonprofits and local governments that got federal grant money

A letter sent this week claims the grant recipients, including many Texas cities and counties, may have illegally “induced” undocumented immigrants to enter the country.

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Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policies

Read full article: Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policies

Attorney General Ken Paxton said a recent statement by Dallas’ interim police chief raised concerns that the city might be violating a state law against so-called sanctuary city policies.

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Border Patrol closes temporary processing facility in Eagle Pass

Read full article: Border Patrol closes temporary processing facility in Eagle Pass

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officially closed a temporary processing facility in Eagle Pass, Texas, this week.

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How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigration

Read full article: How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigration

From requiring law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal officials to forcing state contractors to use E-Verify to spot undocumented workers, here are the bills that could reshape the state’s immigration policies.

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Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is buried in Texas after drowning

Read full article: Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is buried in Texas after drowning

Gustavo Alfonso Garcia Olivares died at 24, drowning in the Rio Grande not far from where he was buried Thursday at the Maverick County Cemetery in Eagle Pass.

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Federal judge won't order immigration officials to change school arrests policy

Read full article: Federal judge won't order immigration officials to change school arrests policy

A federal judge says he won't order immigration authorities to revert to a Biden-era policy limiting arrests at schools after officials in Denver challenged new policies from the Trump administration.

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KSAT joins ICE San Antonio for exclusive ride-along amid intensified immigration enforcement

Read full article: KSAT joins ICE San Antonio for exclusive ride-along amid intensified immigration enforcement

Two and a half months into President Donald Trump’s second term and the administration continues to crack down on illegal immigration.

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South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopen

Read full article: South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopen

The Biden administration shuttered the Dilley facility last year because of high operating costs. It’s expected to hold immigrant families under the Trump administration.

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TIMELINE: Developments in 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy that left 53 dead

Read full article: TIMELINE: Developments in 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy that left 53 dead

On June 27, 2022, 53 people were killed in a semitrailer smuggling incident that San Antonio Police Chief William McManus called the largest mass casualty event in San Antonio that he could remember.

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Operaciones de ICE en Texas: Qué derechos tienen los inmigrantes

Read full article: Operaciones de ICE en Texas: Qué derechos tienen los inmigrantes

Abogados y grupos de inmigración recomiendan a los inmigrantes informarse sobre las acciones de la administración del presidente Donald Trump, como la expansión del uso de expulsiones aceleradas.

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How the Supreme Court of the United States and federal courts work and affect Texans

Read full article: How the Supreme Court of the United States and federal courts work and affect Texans

Here’s how federal courts help determine the fate of controversial issues, such as immigration laws, in Texas and beyond.

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Daughter of 81-year-old man allegedly murdered by significant other calls for accountability

Read full article: Daughter of 81-year-old man allegedly murdered by significant other calls for accountability

It’s been nearly a month, but Donald Weynandt’s death is still a nightmare for his daughter, Katrina Mercado.

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More than 100 arrested in Colony Ridge raids, ICE says

Read full article: More than 100 arrested in Colony Ridge raids, ICE says

The development outside of Houston has long drawn the ire of Texas Republicans who claim it’s a haven for undocumented people.

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Feds target “criminals and illegal immigrants” in Houston-area development, Abbott says

Read full article: Feds target “criminals and illegal immigrants” in Houston-area development, Abbott says

The Colony Ridge development has long been under scrutiny from conservative lawmakers, think tanks and influencers who cast it as a hotbed for undocumented immigrants and cartel crime.

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In Odessa, multiple efforts are underway to help immigrants stay and work

Read full article: In Odessa, multiple efforts are underway to help immigrants stay and work

A naturalized citizen, along with other business leaders, are working to create new resources for undocumented people living in the Permian Basin.

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Man records video of DPS stop outside elementary school, urges women not to sign anything

Read full article: Man records video of DPS stop outside elementary school, urges women not to sign anything

A man recorded video from a two-hour Texas Department of Safety traffic stop outside an elementary school, which then led to a call for immigration enforcement officials.

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‘You can live without fear’: local leaders host immigration town hall to address community concerns

Read full article: ‘You can live without fear’: local leaders host immigration town hall to address community concerns

Local officials and religious leaders came together Monday evening for an immigration town hall aimed at informing the public and reducing fear in the community.

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WATCH: San Antonio leaders discuss immigration at town hall meeting

Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio leaders discuss immigration at town hall meeting

San Antonio leaders discussed immigration at a town hall on Monday.

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Who are the undocumented immigrants in Texas?

Read full article: Who are the undocumented immigrants in Texas?

The estimated 1.7 million undocumented people in Texas are now targets of the Trump administration’s nationwide immigration crackdown. Here’s what we know about them.

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San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center closes after last group of migrants leave

Read full article: San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center closes after last group of migrants leave

The last group of migrants has departed from San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center, marking the end of the facility’s operations.

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Texas migrant shelters are nearly empty after Trump’s actions effectively shut the border

Read full article: Texas migrant shelters are nearly empty after Trump’s actions effectively shut the border

The shelters began seeing fewer people dropped off by customs and border agents following former President Joe Biden’s executive order limiting some asylum claims.

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Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says

Read full article: Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says

Abbott is in Washington this week to lobby Congress for $11 billion to compensate Texas for money spent on his Operation Lone Star, to secure the border during the Biden Administration.

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Texas appeals court hears attorney general’s arguments for questioning Catholic Charities director over migrant services

Read full article: Texas appeals court hears attorney general’s arguments for questioning Catholic Charities director over migrant services

Three Republican judges heard oral arguments Wednesday after a lower court blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to depose the charity’s leader.

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Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star

Read full article: Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star

The new bill reinforces Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for the federal government to repay the $11 billion Texas has paid for the border security operation.

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TribCast: What is Texas’ role in Trump’s immigration crackdown?

Read full article: TribCast: What is Texas’ role in Trump’s immigration crackdown?

The gang discusses the major role that Texas plays in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his second term

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US military ramps up security presence along Mexico border with spy planes

Read full article: US military ramps up security presence along Mexico border with spy planes

The U.S. military has significantly increased its presence over the Mexican border, conducting a series of missions aimed at monitoring drug cartels and enhancing border security.

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‘Know Your Rights’ rally unites community in protest of immigration polices, deportations

Read full article: ‘Know Your Rights’ rally unites community in protest of immigration polices, deportations

A “Know Your Rights” rally took place in Milam Park on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump’s handling of border security and his rhetoric on immigration and deportations.

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South San Antonio High School students protest Trump’s immigration efforts with on-campus walkout

Read full article: South San Antonio High School students protest Trump’s immigration efforts with on-campus walkout

Nearly 1,000 South San Antonio High School students walked out of class on Friday to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration efforts.

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Cuidado con las estafas relacionadas con servicios migratorios

Read full article: Cuidado con las estafas relacionadas con servicios migratorios

Solo los abogados y las organizaciones certificadas por el gobierno federal pueden proveer servicios relacionados con trámites migratorios.

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Local nonprofit immigration services provider warns of scams targeting migrants

Read full article: Local nonprofit immigration services provider warns of scams targeting migrants

Jesus Romero started the Educational and Legal Immigration Ministries (ELIM) in 2003 as a way to protect migrants from falling victim to people who were trying to take advantage of their fear and desperation.

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Border Patrol chief calls report that agents will board buses to check students’ citizenship “absurd”

Read full article: Border Patrol chief calls report that agents will board buses to check students’ citizenship “absurd”

The chief’s comments came after Alice ISD sent a letter to parents Wednesday warning students may be detained and possibly deported if they can’t prove they’re in the country legally. The letter was later removed from the district’s website.

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U.S. can have our wall, bases and detention cells, Abbott tells Trump

Read full article: U.S. can have our wall, bases and detention cells, Abbott tells Trump

The governor said the state resources are available to the federal government and requested that the U.S. reimburse Texas for the border hardening measures under Operation Lone Star.

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After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper

Read full article: After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper

Texas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long.

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Trump administration’s border security crackdown raises questions in San Antonio

Read full article: Trump administration’s border security crackdown raises questions in San Antonio

KSAT compiled the three most-asked questions and took them to nonprofits focused on immigration information

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Justice Department restarts legal aid programs for detained immigrants

Read full article: Justice Department restarts legal aid programs for detained immigrants

The agency’s reversal comes after a federal judge told the Trump administration it must continue to pay for grants and other programs it abruptly froze last month.

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Neighbors express relief over impending closure of Migrant Resource Center

Read full article: Neighbors express relief over impending closure of Migrant Resource Center

The news announced Monday morning about the impending closure of San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center is coming as a relief to at least one woman who lives nearby.

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City of San Antonio to shut down Migrant Resource Center

Read full article: City of San Antonio to shut down Migrant Resource Center

The City of San Antonio has announced it will phase out the use of the Migrant Resource Center beginning Monday.

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Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights

Read full article: Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights

Recent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want you to know about your rights and resources.

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“A lot of fear going on”: Texas immigrant community on edge during Trump’s first weeks

Read full article: “A lot of fear going on”: Texas immigrant community on edge during Trump’s first weeks

Across the state, immigrants and their loved ones are changing their daily habits as the Trump administration orders at least 1,200 daily arrests of undocumented people.

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Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech

Read full article: Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech

After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session.

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How will San Antonio school districts handle ICE or CBP on campus?

Read full article: How will San Antonio school districts handle ICE or CBP on campus?

Some parents are raising concerns about the safety of undocumented students in schools after the Trump administration’s executive order that has allowed federal agents access to school campuses.

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Oklahoma education board members vote to police migrant children, raising questions about potential Texas impact

Read full article: Oklahoma education board members vote to police migrant children, raising questions about potential Texas impact

As Oklahoma education board members move to police the immigration status of students, questions arise about whether similar measures could be implemented in Texas.

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KSAT Q&A: Bexar County Sheriff Salazar says his deputies haven’t been ‘asked’ to assist in any ICE raids

Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Bexar County Sheriff Salazar says his deputies haven’t been ‘asked’ to assist in any ICE raids

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joined KSAT 12 News anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur from Washington D.C. for a KSAT Q&A during Wednesday night’s 6 O’Clock News.

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An immigrant faces deportation after a routine traffic stop in Texas, sparking more fear

Read full article: An immigrant faces deportation after a routine traffic stop in Texas, sparking more fear

Advocates worry that rapidly shifting federal and state immigration initiatives will prompt more city police to funnel migrants without criminal records to federal agents.

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Greg Abbott orders state agencies to cooperate with Trump’s deportation efforts

Read full article: Greg Abbott orders state agencies to cooperate with Trump’s deportation efforts

The move comes just days after federal agents launched immigration operations in various Texas cities.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities

Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.

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What could ICE raids look like in San Antonio and Bexar County?

Read full article: What could ICE raids look like in San Antonio and Bexar County?

Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement to expand immigration enforcement, major Texas cities are complying with the directive.

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US warns against travel to certain areas of Texas-Mexico border due to gun battles

Read full article: US warns against travel to certain areas of Texas-Mexico border due to gun battles

The U.S. government is asking people to avoid traveling to certain areas of the Texas-Mexico border due to security concerns.

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Abbott orders state police to help federal agents with immigration enforcement

Read full article: Abbott orders state police to help federal agents with immigration enforcement

According to the governor, 5,400 immigrants in Texas have a warrant for their arrest.

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Department of Justice cuts off federally funded legal aid to detained immigrants

Read full article: Department of Justice cuts off federally funded legal aid to detained immigrants

The decision to halt the program could prevent thousands of people detained in immigration detention centers from receiving legal advice.

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SAISD educator under investigation for alleged support of ICE raids on TikTok

Read full article: SAISD educator under investigation for alleged support of ICE raids on TikTok

An educator at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is facing criticism for making a social media post that called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to raid San Antonio.

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Texas Republicans in Congress propose bills to codify Trump executive orders

Read full article: Texas Republicans in Congress propose bills to codify Trump executive orders

Ending birthright citizenship, increasing oil drilling, and leaving WHO are just a few bills the state’s Republicans pushed in Congress this month.

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Abbott sends state troops to U.S.-Mexico border to work with Border Patrol

Read full article: Abbott sends state troops to U.S.-Mexico border to work with Border Patrol

The 400 members of a special tactical unit left bases in Houston and Fort Worth on Monday morning, according to the governor’s office.

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Gov. Greg Abbott announces deployment of Texas DPS troopers, special agents to assist federal immigration efforts

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott announces deployment of Texas DPS troopers, special agents to assist federal immigration efforts

Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that Texas Department of Public Safety operations are expected to “expand in coming days” as part of immigration enforcement efforts.

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Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concerns

Read full article: Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concerns

A Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants in three human smuggling cases has been arrested, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday during a news conference.

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Laredo man arrested in connection to human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, BCSO says

Read full article: Laredo man arrested in connection to human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, BCSO says

A Laredo man was arrested for allegedly being involved in human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

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U.S. Senate investigation of migrant child’s death finds poor medical care at border protection facilities

Read full article: U.S. Senate investigation of migrant child’s death finds poor medical care at border protection facilities

The Senate Judiciary Committee launched its investigation following the 2023 death of an 8-year-old girl at a facility in Harlingen.

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State lawmakers ask education agency for guidance on how Texas schools can respond to Trump’s immigration plans

Read full article: State lawmakers ask education agency for guidance on how Texas schools can respond to Trump’s immigration plans

More than two dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.

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KSAT Q&A: Immigration attorney discusses impact of President Trump’s executive order aiming immigration process

Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Immigration attorney discusses impact of President Trump’s executive order aiming immigration process

Immigration attorney Lance Curtright joined the KSAT Q&A on Wednesday with Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to discuss the impact of President Donald Trump’s executive order for immigration process, including what it means to have birthright citizenship.

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‘We’re in the Wild West’: Legal experts warn of uncertainty over Trump’s partial repeal of birthright citizenship

Read full article: ‘We’re in the Wild West’: Legal experts warn of uncertainty over Trump’s partial repeal of birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump followed through on a campaign promise Monday to move to remove the guarantee of citizenship for some children born on U.S. soil.

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‘Know your rights’: ACLU of Texas’ flyers circulate amid deportation concerns

Read full article: ‘Know your rights’: ACLU of Texas’ flyers circulate amid deportation concerns

Informational flyers outlining the rights of undocumented immigrants have been circulating online, sparking discussions about legal protections for those approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or police at their home or at work.

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Migrants at Texas border in shock after Trump canceled their asylum appointments

Read full article: Migrants at Texas border in shock after Trump canceled their asylum appointments

Hours after Trump’s inauguration, his administration canceled appointments allowing migrants to enter the U.S. to request asylum, leaving many of them stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Immigration attorney warns of increased river crossings amid President Trump’s border security plan

Read full article: Immigration attorney warns of increased river crossings amid President Trump’s border security plan

Eagle Pass residents are split on how they feel about President Donald Trump’s path forward after he revoked an asylum-seeking mobile app on Inauguration Day.

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Many Texas schools take “wait and see” approach to Trump’s mass deportation plans

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Schools near the border say it’s hard to prepare for the unknown. Immigration advocates say they should help communities understand students’ rights.

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