The administration said an immigration judge must sign off first and the payment would be sent only after immigrants are back in their home countries.
Immigration
In-depth reporting on border issues, policies, communities, and the impact of immigration across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Immigration
Trump administration could process new DACA applications after Texas’ lawsuit paused enrollment
If a judge accepts the plan, the Trump administration will reopen new applications for DACA for the first time in four years — but Texas applicants would no longer receive work permits.
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Immigration
ICE complies with judge’s order and quickly releases El Paso DACA recipient
The El Paso federal judge said the Trump administration is violating the constitutional rights of Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago, a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. for two decades.
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Congress
The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
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State Government
Texas halts commercial drivers licenses for many immigrants
DACA recipients, refugees and asylum recipients will no longer be able to receive or renew commercial licenses, the Department of Public Safety announced.
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A Houston mother held by ICE must choose: indefinite detention or be deported without her family
Margarita Avila, a Houston mother of nine, was detained by ICE after an altercation that led to no charges. Her close-knit family weigh their futures if she is deported.
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Immigration
Second immigrant dies after shooting at Dallas ICE facility
The 32-year-old Mexican citizen died after being taken off life support, his wife said in a written statement.
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Criminal Justice
Shooter’s notes say he intended to target ICE officers, authorities say
Federal authorities said the notes indicate the 29-year-old who killed an ICE detainee and wounded two others expressed hatred for the federal government and acted alone.
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Higher Education
Texas’ guidance on end of in-state tuition for undocumented students doesn’t clear confusion, advocates say
The state is being criticized for advising colleges to verify students’ status with immigration authorities, which could put them at risk.
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Immigration
Immigrant children at Texas detention facility face unsafe conditions, attorneys say
Lawyers say detainees complain about cloudy water, delayed medical attention and some kids being held for weeks or months without justification.