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Mexico tells court Texas immigration law is threat to its 'sovereign' rights

March 25, 2024

Mexico tells court Texas immigration law is threat to its 'sovereign' rights

The Mexican government says that Texas' anti-illegal immigration law, currently being challenged in the courts, would interfere with Mexico's sovereignty.

Karine Jean-Pierre bashed for suggesting migrants storming border is Abbott's responsibility: 'Beyond belief'

March 22, 2024

Karine Jean-Pierre bashed for suggesting migrants storming border is Abbott's responsibility: 'Beyond belief'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took heat for saying it's on Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, to address illegal immigrants surging the border.

House Dem blames Republicans in wake of viral video of migrants storming US border in Texas

March 22, 2024

House Dem blames Republicans in wake of viral video of migrants storming US border in Texas

Republicans and Democrats have been reacting differently to the chaotic scenes where more than 100 illegal migrants burst through razor wire and surged at Texas National Guardsmen on Thursday.

Texas can keep arresting illegal migrants while Biden challenge proceeds, Abbott says

March 20, 2024

Texas can keep arresting illegal migrants while Biden challenge proceeds, Abbott says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will still arrest illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S., even as an anti-illegal immigration law is being held up in the courts.

Chicago to start evicting illegal migrants from shelters Saturday

March 16, 2024

Chicago to start evicting illegal migrants from shelters Saturday

Chicago plans to start evicting waves of illegal immigrants from the city’s shelter system this weekend as his 60-day rule kicks, Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced.

Texas will appeal ruling to block law allowing police to arrest illegal immigrants, Abbott says

February 29, 2024

Texas will appeal ruling to block law allowing police to arrest illegal immigrants, Abbott says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will appeal a ruling by a federal judge to block a law that would make illegal immigration a state crime.

Execution looms for Texas inmate despite claims of innocence in 2000 fatal shooting

February 28, 2024

Execution looms for Texas inmate despite claims of innocence in 2000 fatal shooting

Ivan Cantu, a Texas inmate convicted more than 20 years ago for fatally shooting his cousin and his cousin's girlfriend during a robbery, faces execution by lethal injection.

Texas ready to pick up IVF debate following Alabama embryo ruling: ‘pro-life state’

February 26, 2024

Texas ready to pick up IVF debate following Alabama embryo ruling: ‘pro-life state’

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state will likely weigh in on the IVF debate following the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that embryos are children.

Texas has spent nearly $150M bussing migrants to 'sanctuary' cities: report

February 21, 2024

Texas has spent nearly $150M bussing migrants to 'sanctuary' cities: report

The state of Texas has spent nearly $150 million bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities such as New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., since April 2022.

Mexico president mocks Abbott's planned military base camp along Texas border: 'Put as many as you want'

February 20, 2024

Mexico president mocks Abbott's planned military base camp along Texas border: 'Put as many as you want'

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's planned base to house 1,800 National Guard troops near Eagle Pass.