Texas National Guard soldiers now have authority to make arrests at U.S.-Mexico border
The new policy is a result of a memorandum of understanding between Gov. Greg Abbott and the head of U.S Customs and Border Protection.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys hundreds more troops to Texas-Mexico border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the troops to the Rio Grande Valley, where he said they'll work side-by-side with U.S. Border Patrol agents to keep migrants from illegally entering the country. Some of those troops left from the U.S. Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth Monday morning. The others left from a base in Houston.
Texas and CBP order state troops to enforce immigration law at border
The accord will expand the Trump administration’s footprint in Texas by deputizing state National Guard officers as immigration agents at the border.
Texas National Guard Can Now Arrest and Detain People Who Illegally Enter the US
Texas National Guard soldiers can arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the military’s role in immigration
Texas-Mexico border already seeing big changes to illegal immigration after Trump's executive orders
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Mexico’s 10,000 troops begin to arrive at US border
Mexico has begun to deploy 10,000 military troops to its border with the United States as part of the country’s effort to deter illegal immigration and drug smuggling northbound. Mexico has launched Operative Frontera Norte,
Texas National Guard allowed to make immigration arrests
The military's role in immigration enforcement is expanding. Texas National Guard soldiers can now arrest people who illegally cross into the U.S. from Mexico.
Texas National Guard gains authority to arrest migrants under new agreement
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said "I immediately said yes" when the Trump administration asked Texas about the agreement.
Gov. Greg Abbott isn't worried about tariffs on Mexico hurting Texas
If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Gov. Greg Abbott says the state’s economy can handle it. Trump used ...
Texas ‘excited’ to work with Mexico at border: Land commissioner | Morning in America
Mexico’s president agreed to send 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border after making a “series of agreements” with ...
Trump holding Oval Office meeting with Texas Gov. Abbott over 'securing the southern border'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott meets at the White House on Wednesday with President Donald Trump to discuss their efforts to beef up security along America's southern border with Mexico.
Trump orders tariff on Mexico, Canada and China, putting Texas trade at risk
President Donald Trump ordered 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on China to go into effect Tuesday ...
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CBP Seizes $1.6 Million in Cocaine at Roma International Bridge in Texas
CBP seized $1.6M worth of cocaine weighing 120 pounds from a commercial shipment on Roma International Bridge.
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Border Patrol seizes 120 pounds of cocaine worth $1.6M in South Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Roma International Bridge cargo facility ...
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Trump orders tariffs on Mexico and Canada — Texas’ biggest trading partners
The tariffs, which also target China, are scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. They prompted immediate efforts to retaliate.
Illegal immigrant in Texas wanted for allegedly raping child in Mexico repatriated back to native country
An illegal immigrant wanted in Mexico for allegedly raping a child was repatriated back to his country after entering the U.S ...
Water is the other US-Mexico border crisis, and the supply crunch is getting worse
(THE CONVERSATION) Immigration and border security will be the likely focus of U.S.-Mexico relations under the new Trump administration. But there also is a growing water crisis along the U.S.–Mexico ...