Mar 18, 2024 · Texas has argued the law follows federal immigration laws, and that the state has a right to defend itself under Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from ...

5 days ago · Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights. By María Méndez 2 hours ago . Recent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants.

Oct 24, 2024 · The moves are part of Texas’ crackdown to secure the border it shares with Mexico — an unprecedented challenge to the federal government’s long standing authority over immigration law. Texas ...

Jan 8, 2025 · “We wouldn’t survive” without undocumented workers, one South Texas produce business owner said. By one estimate, 8% of Texas’ workforce lacks legal status.

Oct 25, 2023 · The package of bills continues the state’s recent push to deter illegal immigration at the Texas-Mexico border, which has been a priority for Gov. Greg Abbott. The state has spent billions, and ...

Apr 22, 2024 · Until last fall. In November, non-Texas sectors recorded roughly 104,000 migrant encounters compared to about 87,000 recorded in Texas’ five sectors.

Nov 21, 2024 · On Nov. 1, Texas hospitals that accept Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Plan coverage started asking all patients about their immigration status and whether they are lawfully present in ...

Apr 3, 2024 · The Biden administration and civil rights organizations sued Texas to stop the law, claiming SB 4 is unconstitutional because it interferes with federal immigration laws. The law’s proponents ...

Jun 4, 2024 · In Texas, migrant advocacy and civil rights groups blasted the order, which they said resembles failed policies of past administrations and will put many migrants at risk of violence as they wait ...

Feb 29, 2024 · Texas is being sued by the federal government and several immigration advocacy organizations. Texas appealed the ruling to the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.