Border Patrol agents are part of the community in Laredo. But the upcoming murder trial involving an agent could threaten the agency’s image there.
Author: Rick Jervis, USA TODAY
How was David DePape, suspect in Paul Pelosi attack, able to live in the U.S. without a visa?
Around half of undocumented migrants in U.S. overstayed visas, like Paul Pelosi’s alleged attacker. The U.S. lacks resources to go after them all.
‘No one wants to struggle’: Immigrants heartbroken after court rules DACA unconstitutional
A federal appeals court headed by Judge Andrew Hanen has ruled DACA illegal. There are currently more than 600,000 people in the Obama-era program
Migrants are helping rebuild Florida after Hurricane Ian. They might not get paid for it.
Migrants are on the front lines of hurricane recovery in Florida, but many are vulnerable to abuse. Some employers refuse to pay them.
Border shelters warn migrants about human trafficking after DeSantis flights to Martha’s Vineyard
After Gov. Ron DeSantis sent migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, some border workers are advising migrants to beware of human trafficking.
Queen Elizabeth’s death stirs debate about colonialism, slavery and British racism
The British royal family has long been criticized for its ties to colonialism and slavery. Protest movements in recent years stirred new debates.
Free bus rides for migrants to Washington, New York and Chicago begin in Texas border town
The number of migrants at a South Texas shelter has soared from 25 a week in 2019 to 1,500 a week today. Many take free state-funded bus rides to D.C.
Texas, Arizona bus migrants to U.S. cities, and now Chicago. Here’s what could happen next
Thousands of migrants are being bused from the border to New York, Washington and now Chicago. Advocates say the plans could backfire on the states that started them
‘Like a roller coaster’: DACA opens doors for two Texas brothers, leaves another in shadows
In Texas, two brothers enjoy DACA benefits. But the youngest sibling in their mixed-status family has struggled, unable to obtain protection.
‘They run out of water and they die’: More migrants risk entering US during dangerous summer months
More asylum seekers are risking their lives to cross deserts or trek over mountains to reach the U.S. during perilous summer months.