After an ICE raid, few Americans showed up to work at this Texas meatpacking plant
Despite a high demand for workers and attractive wages, few Americans sign up to do the grueling work at the JBS USA meatpacking plant in deep-red Cactus. Full Story
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Federal judge rules Trump administration can continue building border wall
U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who President Donald Trump once asserted could not be fair to him because of Curiel's Mexican heritage, has ruled in favor of the White House in a lawsuit over construction of a border wall. Full Story
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Court rules feds must tell DACA recipients why protections are being revoked
The decision came the same day the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast-track a decision President Donald Trump wanted on the fate of the nation's "Dreamers." Full Story
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Supreme Court declines Trump request to take up DACA controversy now
Lower courts had kept in place the program that protects undocumented immigrants brought here as children from deportation. Full Story
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After testy call with Trump over border wall, Mexico’s president shelves plan to visit White House
Tentative plans for Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto to make his first visit to the White House to meet with President Trump were scuttled this week after a testy call between the two leaders. Full Story
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For first time in a while, CD-23 Democratic primary draws a crowd
Five Democrats are vying for a chance to take on U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, in Texas' most competitive congressional district. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texans are pro-immigrant — with caveats
Only 30 percent of Texas voters believe the United States admits the right number of legal immigrants, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, while 42 percent think the number is too high. Full Story
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U.S. Senate rejects immigration proposals, continuing limbo for "Dreamers"
Federal legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants and bolster border security is again at a standstill after the U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to advance any of four proposals on the issue. Full Story
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Split Decision: Texas Sen. Craig Estes and primary challenger Pat Fallon face off
Watch state Sen. Craig Estes and his Senate District 30 Republican primary challenger, state Rep. Pat Fallon, virtually debate as the candidates compete in the North Texas district. Full Story
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Sen. John Cornyn: DACA debate should move forward, but bill's fate remains uncertain
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday said he thinks lawmakers should keep to their promises to vote on an immigration bill this week. But he added that whether that happens is anyone's guess. Full Story
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Immigration, GOP dollars dominate Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke
The race to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is turning into a border brawl where hardly any punches are being pulled. Full Story
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration efforts to end DACA
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked moves to end an Obama-era program shielding young foreign-born “dreamers” from deportation — though he recognized that the administration “indisputably” has the authority to do so. Full Story
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After FBI report on agent's death, Cornyn warns against jumping to conclusions
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Thursday said that the results of an FBI investigation into the death of a Border Patrol agent should serve as a reminder that people should not draw conclusions before having all the information. Full Story
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El Paso mayor: Today's Texas Republican Party looks "totally different"
Watch the full video of our conversation in El Paso with Mayor Dee Margo, or check out our recap. Full Story
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Immigrant rights groups say federal policy change will dissuade some asylum seekers
Federal officials said this week that a change to how the federal government decides asylum cases is meant to stamp out fraud. But immigration attorneys and human rights watchdogs said the policy would probably do more harm than good. Full Story
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In first State of the Union address, Trump tells natural disaster victims: "We are with you"
In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump touted a "new tide of optimism" sweeping the country in the wake of his administration's "righteous mission" to address immigration reform and unemployment, among other issues. Full Story
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Texas lawmakers hope Trump's State of the Union speech clarifies his immigration plan
After the release of a framework of the White House's plan on immigration and border security, President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech will preview how much he is willing to compromise to get something to his desk. Full Story
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New allegations in border fence lawsuit: racketeering, bribes and money laundering
Recent court filings in a case brought by Hidalgo County against a former employee who oversaw construction of a Bush-era border barrier allege a vast kickback scheme worked out over drinks and steak dinners. Full Story
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Austin-area Reps. Hinojosa, Howard and Rodriguez talk immigration, special education
Watch the full video of our conversation in Austin with state Reps. Gina Hinojosa, Donna Howard and Eddie Rodriguez. Or check out our full recap. Full Story
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AG Paxton says he will consider suing to end DACA if court case drags on
In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday stated that if the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program still exists in June, his office would consider filing suit to eliminate the program. Full Story
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