U.S. Rep Veronica Escobar: Trump, not Biden to blame for immigrant surge

U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar says the immigrant surge isn’t the fault of the Biden administration.  Yesterday, the El Paso Democrat came out against the assertions of her Republican congressional rivals including House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy after his delegation visited a Borderland immigrant processing center.  She disputed McCarthy’s claim that the immigrants are returning because […]

Supreme Court Turns Away Challengers to Wall

Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge To Border Wall (Washington, DC)  —  The U.S. Supreme Court is turning away a challenge to the massive border wall that President Trump wants.  Some conservation and animal rights groups said construction of the wall might endanger animals and violate federal laws.  The high court refused to hear an appeal […]

AG Sessions To Talk About Illegal Immigration, Gangs In Baltimore 

(Baltimore, MD)  —  U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will talk about immigration enforcement and international gangs during a news conference in Baltimore today.

US Pulls Out Of Global Effort To Manage Migrants 

(Washington, DC)  —  The U.S. is pulling out of an international effort to manage migration. 

Sessions On Trump’s Immigration Policies

(Austin, TX)  —  U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is lending strong support to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Appeals Court: Federal Government Can’t Release Illegal Immigrant For Abortion

(Washington, DC) — A federal appeals court is issuing a temporary stay in a case involving a detained illegal immigrant in Texas wanting to get an abortion.

Federal Court Approves Part Of TX Sanctuary Cities Ban Law 

A federal court is approving part of Texas’ new law banning sanctuary cities.

White House: Obama Very Disappointed About Immigration, Congress

As he prepares to leave office, President Obama is “profoundly disappointed” that Congress has not passed comprehensive immigration reform.

No Giant Wall At Border To Keep Immigrants Out

(Undated) — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be fudging on his promise to build a big, beautiful wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and have Mexico pay for it.

Lt. Gov. Patrick Blames Feds For Alleged Murder Spree

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says the alleged murder spree by Guillermo Franco is a consequence of the federal government failing to secure the border.