Illegal immigrant admitted posing as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
CBP officers seize $8.1M in meth hidden in tile shipment at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial shipment of tile arriving from Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial shipment of tile arriving from Mexico.
Iranian national charged in Texas for allegedly smuggling immigrants through Mexico
An Iranian national has been charged in a Texas court for his alleged role in smuggling migrants across the Mexican border in the U.S.
An Iranian national has been charged in a Texas court for his alleged role in smuggling migrants across the Mexican border in the U.S.
Mexican national sentenced to 17+ years for smuggling meth in propane tanks
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Texas man sentenced to prison for recruiting minor in human smuggling high-speed chase
A 27-year-old South Texas resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal immigrants into the United States.
A 27-year-old South Texas resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal immigrants into the United States.
Mexican national sentenced to 27 years for major cocaine, cash smuggling operation
A Mexican national was sentenced to over 27 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization where he transported cocaine and smuggled cash across Texas.
A Mexican national was sentenced to over 27 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization where he transported cocaine and smuggled cash across Texas.
Man pleads guilty to moving millions in drug proceeds over Texas border
A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to his role in laundering drug trafficking proceeds through Texas over the past two years.
A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to his role in laundering drug trafficking proceeds through Texas over the past two years.
Woman sentenced in Texas for helping smuggle nearly 2,000 immigrants into US
A woman has been sentenced to years in federal prison for her role in a cartel-linked scheme to smuggle more than 1,900 undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
A woman has been sentenced to years in federal prison for her role in a cartel-linked scheme to smuggle more than 1,900 undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
Texas man gets 14 years for immigrant smuggling operation that killed 2
A Texas resident was one of the defendants to be sentenced this week for his role in an immigrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented migrants.
A Texas resident was one of the defendants to be sentenced this week for his role in an immigrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented migrants.
ICE inspection finds 49 deficiencies at El Paso’s Camp East Montana following migrant deaths
An internal ICE investigation into the nation's largest immigrant detention facility in El Paso has revealed dozens of dangerous safety and medical deficiencies following the deaths of three migrants in custody.
An internal ICE investigation into the nation's largest immigrant detention facility in El Paso has revealed dozens of dangerous safety and medical deficiencies following the deaths of three migrants in custody.
Federal border agents seize $5.4M in meth, coke in Texas
Federal agents seized over $5 million worth of narcotics in three separate incidents at the Texas border with Mexico over the weekend.
Federal agents seized over $5 million worth of narcotics in three separate incidents at the Texas border with Mexico over the weekend.
Celebrities join petition to shut down Dilley Immigration Center in Texas, over abuse claims
A coalition of high-profile celebrities and thousands of supporters are demanding the closure of a Texas family detention center over allegations of systemic abuse and poor living conditions for migrant children.
A coalition of high-profile celebrities and thousands of supporters are demanding the closure of a Texas family detention center over allegations of systemic abuse and poor living conditions for migrant children.
$17 million in methamphetamine hidden in blackberry shipment found at Texas-Mexico border
More than $17 million worth of methamphetamine was seized by federal agents at the Pharr International Bridge hidden inside a shipment of blackberries.
More than $17 million worth of methamphetamine was seized by federal agents at the Pharr International Bridge hidden inside a shipment of blackberries.
Big Bend Ranch State Park safe from border wall, CBP says in latest reversal
In the latest update to the confusion over a potential border wall in Texas' Big Bend parks sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection now says they have no plans to construct a physical barrier in that area's state park.
In the latest update to the confusion over a potential border wall in Texas' Big Bend parks sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection now says they have no plans to construct a physical barrier in that area's state park.
Billion dollar Rio Grande buoy operation gets pushback from residents, scientists
Some South Texas residents are saying "not in my backyard" to floating barriers the government plans to install along the Rio Grande.
Some South Texas residents are saying "not in my backyard" to floating barriers the government plans to install along the Rio Grande.
Federal agents catch $1.3M in meth, coke, and heroin at Texas border
In two recent border crossing stops, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over $1.3 million in drugs being smuggled across the Texas border with Mexico.
In two recent border crossing stops, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over $1.3 million in drugs being smuggled across the Texas border with Mexico.
Box of parrots seized from SUV crossing Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a box of live parrots apparently being smuggled across the border from Mexico into Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a box of live parrots apparently being smuggled across the border from Mexico into Texas.
Federal agents seize over 300 pounds of drugs at Texas border
Customs and Border Protection seized over 300 pounds of drugs from a pickup truck attempting to cross into the U.S., they announced in a Thursday release.
Customs and Border Protection seized over 300 pounds of drugs from a pickup truck attempting to cross into the U.S., they announced in a Thursday release.
CBP hosting San Antonio job fair with hiring bonuses up to $60K
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.