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Under Biden policy, fewer migrants released into U.S. or screened for asylum
A months-long downward trend in unauthorized border crossings has accelerated since President Biden's executive order took effect.
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A months-long downward trend in unauthorized border crossings has accelerated since President Biden's executive order took effect.
U.S. Border Patrol agents made 56,000 migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in July, the lowest number since September 2020.
A Texas judge has ruled against the state attorney general in his effort to shut down a migrant shelter in El Paso that he claimed encourages illegal migration.
On the U.S. Senate floor Monday, Texas Senator John Cornyn said he believes the policy will make illegal immigration worse.
"It's just really special and I hope we can have these protections and a path to citizenship one day."
Garcia said DPD has "to be prepared that if [SB4] passes we have no choice to have policies in place because we cannot prohibit its enforcement."
One woman paid $16,000 to be smuggled, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Biden on Tuesday unveiled new executive action authorizing U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims, announcing what is arguably the most restrictive border policy by a Democratic president in recent history.
A National Guard military base was added last week at the border in Eagle Pass.
The potential policy would potentially allow President Joe Biden to partially shut down the asylum process. White House officials say he is preparing to sign off on an executive order that would shut down asylum, once the average number of daily encounters hits 2,500.
The issues at the border are multifaceted, but one of the problems is how long the asylum process can last.
Challenging the authority of the Biden administration, Texas has deployed state police, national guard soldiers, barriers and controversial policies to deter illegal crossings.
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
Shelby Park had reached a boiling point with unprecedented amounts of migrants who crossed the border illegally.
"We do not consider concertina wire to be effective. It impairs Customs and Border Protection's ability to do its job," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
A 26-year-old Texas National Guard member is charged with human smuggling after a high-speed chase near the border this week.
Legal experts expect the case will ultimately end up back in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Critics of SB4 say it's a law that unfairly targets Latino and immigrant communities.
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
Governor Abbott said he believes SB4 mirrors federal policy and Texas would just enforce what is already on the books.
Gov. Abbott told CBS News Texas that the Supreme Court's ruling on SB4 is "consequential," and acknowledged the ruling isn't conclusive.
Texas' SB4 law, which would allow the state to detain and jail migrants, is allowed to take effect while the Biden administration challenges it in court.
"SCOTUS temporarily halted enforcement of SB 4 but Texas is still using its authority to arrest illegal immigrants for criminal trespass and other violations of law," Abbott said via X Monday night.
All three of the soldiers served in the New York Army National Guard.
On Tuesday, Dallas police released bodycam footage and a 911 call from the attempted apartment break-in.
A North Texas advocacy group is calling on the Dallas County juvenile justice system to repair long-standing issues.
There is a 20%-30% chance of isolated showers and storms off and on through the day Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Francine is brewing in the Gulf and could bring some rain chances to parts of Dallas-Fort Worth this week.
Gary Kelly, the former CEO who has been chairman since 2008, will retire next year.
On Tuesday, Dallas police released bodycam footage and a 911 call from the attempted apartment break-in.
A North Texas advocacy group is calling on the Dallas County juvenile justice system to repair long-standing issues.
There is a 20%-30% chance of isolated showers and storms off and on through the day Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Francine is brewing in the Gulf and could bring some rain chances to parts of Dallas-Fort Worth this week.
Gary Kelly, the former CEO who has been chairman since 2008, will retire next year.
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
The issue has been divisive in the small city near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
County election officials are in "an underappreciated role," says Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson. She discusses the significant turnover rates of election officials and how new trainings seek to address common issues.
Dallas County Election Administrator Heider Garcia discusses the pressure the upcoming elections will put on election officials. "I think it's going to be an intense season coming after the 2020 election."
The viral claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has garnered millions of views on X.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
The widow of a UPS driver who died last year is calling for safer conditions for workers as temperatures spike.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Dallas moved to 1-0 on the season with the 33-17 victory over the Browns.
"Both had great outings, terrific outings," Bochy said Sunday.
Dak Prescott threw a touchdown pass hours after agreeing to a four-year, $240 million contract with Dallas.
Andrew Heaney snapped an eight-start winless streak as the Texas Rangers took an early five-run lead.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
First Alert meteorologist Collin Myers has the latest forecast.
The new facility includes a food pantry to help hundreds of families in need.
Longtime Southwest chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly announced he will retire next year.
Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday, but flooding and power loss remain a concern for the upper Texas coast.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to meet in Philadelphia on Tuesday for their first — and perhaps only — debate before the November presidential election.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.