Contracts awarded for 65 miles of new border wall
Three contracts have been awarded to build about 65 miles of new border wall in Texas.
Judge blocks Trump administration's plan to fast-track deportations
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's move to vastly extend authority of immigration officers to deport people without allowing them to appear before judges, the third legal setback for its immigration agenda in one day.
Large chunk of border wall funding diverted from tiny Guam
About 7% of the funds for the $3.6 billion wall are being diverted from eight projects in the U.S. territory, a key spot in the U.S. military's efforts to deter North Korea and counter China's growing military.
Trump administration proposes historically low refugee limit
The Trump administration wants to cap the number of refugees admitted into the United States to the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980.
Williamson County Sheriff renews ICE deal
A briefing was held Wednesday morning about the agreement that allows WCSO employees to work for ICE.
FOX 7 Discussion: Tent courtrooms open to process migrants waiting in Mexico
Tent courtrooms opened Monday in two Texas border cities to help process thousands of migrants who are being forced by the Trump administration to wait in Mexico while their requests for asylum wind through clogged immigration courts.
Sheriff: Abandoned SUV in Texas had 1,127 pounds of marijuana inside, driver left wallet in vehicle
This driver may have fled the scene, but left a very, very important clue behind for authorities.
Supreme Court allows Trump asylum restrictions to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing nationwide enforcement of a new Trump administration rule that prevents most Central American immigrants from seeking asylum in the United States.
Tent courts set to open on border for US asylum seekers
The Trump administration is ready to open a tent court on the border to help handle tens of thousands of cases of asylum seekers forced to wait in Mexico, with hearings held entirely by videoconference.
Appeals court: Trump can't use Pentagon cash for border wall
An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a freeze on Pentagon money to build a border wall with Mexico, casting doubt on President Donald Trump's ability to make good on a signature campaign promise before the 2020 election.
Beto O'Rourke leads anti-wall march during Trump's El Paso rally
Democrat Beto O'Rourke told a hometown El Paso crowd that it's time to "show the country that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border."
Trump on Immigration
FOX-7 Austin’s Mike Warren and Rebecca Thomas talked immigration attorney, Chito Vela about President Trump’s plans to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented migrants.
Southwest key protest
Immigration advocates are calling on the city of Austin and Travis county to end their contracts with Southwest Key.
FOX 7 Discussion: Reuniting Families
Demonstrations took place across the country this past weekend amid a growing call to shut down immigration centers that separate families.
Former Southwest Key employee addresses misconceptions
Outrage over the separation of immigrant families has placed Southwest Key programs front and center.
FOX 7 Discussion: Freedom City Policies
Earlier this month, the city of Austin passed several measures called Freedom City Policies aimed at addressing racial disparities in police arrests.
United States Conference of Mayors visits U.S./Mexico border
The United States Conference of Mayors visited the U.S./Mexico border on Thursday.
Local nonprofit speaks out following criticism
Southwest Key Programs manages a shelter in Brownsville that houses children separated from their parents after crossing into the US illegally.
Advocates push for “freedom policies” before Thursday council meeting
Karen Reyes recalls a time last year when she thought she'd never see her mother again.
FOX 7 Discussion: Asylum Protections in the U.S.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the White House is overturning protections for those seeking asylum from gang and domestic violence.