The El Paso restaurant server watched the shooting unfold and later gave a statement to police and the FBI. She was deported after being pulled over for a broken brake light.
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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Texas Legislature 2021
Republican Texas lawmakers reviving push to end in-state tuition for undocumented college students
Activists worry that if the bill becomes law, many undocumented students will lose opportunities to further their education. They also say it could hurt the state’s economy.
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TribCast
TribCast: How Joe Biden’s immigration orders are playing out in Texas
On this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Abby, Julián and Ross about President Joe Biden’s immigration executive orders and the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
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Immigration
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s 100-day deportation moratorium after Texas sues administration
The deportation moratorium was part of a package of immigration-reform measures the new administration proposed on Inauguration Day.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Tell us how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting you
While doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have begun to arrive, the pandemic is far from over. Share your story with us.
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Texas Legislature 2021
Analysis: A call for unity in government — in Texas, two years ago
State leaders started their last legislative session, in 2019, with a call for unity. By their measure, they got what they set out to accomplish. They’re back to normal this year — not at odds, but not singing “Kumbaya,” either.
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Politics
Ken Paxton files lawsuit challenging Biden administration’s pause on deportations
President Joe Biden issued an executive order calling for a 100-day moratorium on some deportations as part of a sweeping review and reset of immigration and enforcement policies.
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Politics
Biden administration pauses deportations for 100 days and suspends “remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers
The changes come on President Joe Biden’s first day in office. He also signed executive orders rolling back additional Trump-era immigration policies.
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Criminal Justice
With a Democrat back in the White House, Texas Republicans prepare to go on offense
For the past four years, Texas Republicans have had an ally in the White House. Now they’re readying for the familiar role of conservative counterweight.
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Politics
Joe Biden to pause border wall construction, issue protections for DACA recipients and roll back other Trump immigration policies
The incoming president also plans to send a comprehensive immigration reform plan to Congress after he takes office.
